Rhincodon typus

Sharks

  • Whale sharks
  • Walhai
  • Requin-baleine
  • Tiburón ballena
  • Squalo balena

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 1000 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 12 cm
  • Maximum age known : 100 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Fishes

Relationship with humans

  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
  • The species is classified asVulnerable