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Wednesday, May 21

Endangered Species : Sharks : Whale Shark



>> ENDANGERED : Whale Shark(Rhincodon typus)
  • The largest living fish species.
  • Found in tropical and warm oceans and lives in the open sea.
  • Believed to have originated about 60 million years ago.
  • Despite its enormous size, does not pose any significant danger to humans.
  • Targeted by artisinal and commercial fisheries in several areas where they seasonally aggregate.
  • Targeted by harpoon fisheries because their meat and fins fetch a high price on the international market.
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