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2. Whale shark - Wikipedia

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   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.

3. List of largest fish - Wikipedia

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   The whale shark is the largest species in this order, reaching up to 20 meters long when fully mature. [50] No other species in the order even approaches this size. The next largest species is the nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum), which can grow up to 4.3 m (14 ft) across the disk and weighing more than 350 kg (770 lb). [51] Sawfish ...

4. Rhincodontidae - Wikipedia

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   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 ]

5. Watch the biggest shark ever caught on camera - AOL

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   It looks like this shark is straight out of the movie "Jaws." Marine biologist Hoyos Padilla recorded this incredible footage showing the biggest shark ever caught on camera, which is 20 feet long.

6. World's biggest sharks find a new home - AOL

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   The biggest fish in the sea is taking to new waters. The whale shark can reach more than 40 feet in length and weigh up to 47,000 pounds! But these massive beings are actually quite harmless ...

7. Megalodon - Wikipedia

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   [42] [43] [35] The whale shark is the largest living fish, with one large female reported with a precaudal length of 15 meters (49 ft) and an estimated total length of 18.8 meters (62 ft). [42] [44] It is possible that different populations of megalodon around the globe had different body sizes and behaviors due to different ecological ...

8. Sharkbook - Wikipedia

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   Whale sharks have unique spot patterning on their sides, similar to a human fingerprint, which allows for individual identification. Scuba divers around the world can photograph sharks and upload their identification photographs to the Sharkbook website, supporting global research and conservation efforts.

9. Carpet shark - Wikipedia

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   They are found only in the shallow waters of the western Pacific. They are relatively small sharks, with the largest species reaching no more than 91 cm (2.99 ft) in adult length. [12] Rhincodontidae: Whale sharks: 1 1 The whale shark is the largest extant fish species, growing over 12 m (40 ft) long and weighing over 20 tonnes (45,000 lb). It ...