The whale shark is the largest fish species, reaching lengths of up to 720 inches and weighing as much as 41,000 pounds. It has a distinctive spotted pattern and a wide, flat head. This gentle giant primarily feeds on plankton and small fish. Whale sharks inhabit warm ocean waters and are known for their slow, graceful swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Whale shark.