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However, this value lowered to ~12.1 m if aquarium whale sharks were included. [6] • The 'large adult' silhouette is based primarily on measurements of a whale shark reported by Kaikini et al. (1959) and inspired by images of large females seen around the Galapagos. [7] • The largest size possible for whale sharks is uncertain.
However, at least one study found that the photos and measurements did not rule out these reported size estimates. [9] [10] • The whale shark (Rhincodon typus): the larger silhouette is scaled to 15 metres (49 ft) precaudal length (est. 18.8 metres (62 ft) total length), based on a whale shark measured in 2001. [11]
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Sharkbook is a global database for identifying and tracking sharks, particularly whale sharks, using uploaded photos and videos.In addition to identifying and tracking sharks, the site allows people to "adopt a shark" and get updates on specific animals.
The whale shark is a slow moving filter feeding shark that is the largest living fish species. Four male and two female whale sharks are held in the Georgia Aquarium . More selected pictures
The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is a slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species. The largest confirmed individual had a length of 18.8 m (61.7 ft). [8] The whale shark holds many records for size in the animal kingdom, most notably being by far the most massive living non-cetacean animal.
[11] [12] The largest silhouettes here are inspired by the details of a 17.6 metres (58 ft) male with a head that was 39% the total length. [13] • Note: Whales are usually measured from the most forward part of the head to the notch between tail flukes on a flat surface. [5] The tail flukes add some additional length to the silhouettes above.
Rhincodontidae is a shark family which includes the whale shark, the sole extant member and the largest living fish. A single extinct genus, Palaeorhincodon , is known from the Paleocene as well. [ 1 ]