Whale sharks — the ocean’s gentle giants. 🌊 The largest shark on Earth, yet a peaceful filter feeder. Sadly, they’re endangered, facing threats like plastic pollution, fishing gear, and vessel strikes. 💔 On International Whale Shark Day, let’s raise awareness and protect them. 🎬 Discoversharks Jalil Najafov | Discoversharks

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The whale shark, the biggest fish in the sea, is no threat to humans. They can grow up to 45ft and weigh upwards of 30,000lbs. Whale sharks have extremely tiny teeth, and despite their intimidating size are filter feeders eating only plankton, shrimp and small fish. Whale sharks are true gentle giants and with an awe-inspiring size and a beautiful patterned body and therefore are a popular shark to safely snorkel and dive with. In fact, they are the largest living creature on the planet that peo

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