All you need to know about the largest living fish
What size is the whale shark?
The average length of the whale shark is 5-10 m.What colour is the whale shark?
The whale sharks is grey to brown coloured on its upper side and white on its under side.How many teeth does the whale shark have?
The whale shark has around 3,000 teeth.About the contributors
Rachana Rao
is a marine biologist with Nature Conservation Foundation, working on seagrass species organization and community assembly in the meadows of the Andaman archipelago.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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Published: May 19, 2023
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