It is one of the largest fish species in the world, belonging to the order Characiformes and the family Characidae. The normal body length is between 9 and 12 meters, and the largest individual can even exceed 18 meters. Known for its massive size and gentle personality, it feeds on plankton, small fish, and crustaceans, obtaining nutrients through filter feeding. There are unique spots and stripes on the body surface, and each whale shark's spot pattern is unique, just like a human fingerprint. They mainly live in tropical and subtropical waters, especially in areas with abundant coral reefs. It is a slow-moving animal that often swims near the water surface and sometimes approaches the shore. It is a protected species.