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Whale shark at the reef located off the Ningaloo Coast A manta ray with remoras at Ningaloo Reef. Part of the coral reef pictured underwater in 2012. A large clam pictured underwater in 2012. The Ningaloo Coastline, in 2012. Divers explore a ship wreck adjacent to the coral reef. Stegostoma fasciatum (zebra shark) pictured on the reef in 2007.
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.
The whale sharks in the area are considered highly valuable in the ecotourism industry, as the industry provides numerous jobs to local people and brings in US$12 million annually. Tourist interest in wildlife tourism continues to grow, and the whale shark tourism industry is expected to increase through the year 2020. [13]
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A dozen gray whales make their way into Puget Sound each spring. Nine have been spotted so far in 2024. Here’s where you can find them.
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English: This whale shark is on Murat Road, in Exmouth WA, next to the petrol station and, unusually for Australia’s big things, is probably smaller than the real thing. Date 1 June 2024
Extreme Fishing with Robson Green is a factual entertainment show broadcast on Channel 5.The show sees actor and fishing enthusiast Robson Green travel around the world in search of the greatest fishing destinations.