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