Whale shark is a very slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark and the biggest known fish species. The largest confirmed whale shark has a length of 18.9 m. The fish holds many records for size in the animal kingdom, most notably being by far the largest living non-mammalian vertebrate.
In this article, you will know some interesting facts about the largest fish in the world. Keep reading to the end and remember to +Follow for more interesting articles.
1. The largest fish in the world is the whale shark. This species can weigh up to 21.5 tons and grow to be 41.5 feet long.
2. The Whale shark is the biggest living non-mammalian vertebrate. It lives in tropical waters above 26.6 degrees Celsius. The shark lives along coastlines and in the open water.
3. Studies looking at vertebral growth bands and the growth rates of free-swimming sharks have estimated whale shark lifespans at 80–130 years.
4. The largest whale shark that was scientifically measured weighed 47,000 pounds. It was 41.5 feet long. It was caught near Pakistan on November 11, 1949.
5. Their mouths can contain over 300 rows of tiny teeth and 20 filter pads which it uses to filter feed.
6. Large whale sharks are difficult to measure accurately, both on the land and in the water. When measured on land, the total length can be affected by how the tail is positioned.
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