It is the largest fish in the ocean, belonging to the order Chondrichthyiformes and the family Characidae. The name comes from its enormous size and whale like appearance. It can grow to over 12 meters and weigh around 20 tons. Mild mannered individuals typically feed on plankton, small fish, and small crustaceans, filtering seawater through their large mouths to obtain food, hence also known as the 'vacuum cleaner of the ocean'. Widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters, prefers warm waters, and often appears near coral reefs. It is a migratory animal that travels long distances. Despite their large size, whale sharks do not pose a threat to humans and usually avoid them.

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.

It is the largest fish in the world, belonging to the order Characiformes and the family Characidae. Known for its massive size and unique spotted skin. Whale sharks can grow to over 12 meters in length and weigh up to 20 tons. Usually living in tropical and subtropical waters, feeding on plankton, especially small crustaceans and small fish. The mouth is very wide and can filter a large amount of seawater to capture food. Despite their large size, whale sharks have a gentle personality and are not aggressive towards humans. Usually active alone or in small groups, sometimes observed swimming with other marine organisms such as stingrays. Whale sharks are a protected species and their numbers are decreasing globally.