Whale Shark

Rhincodon typus

Rhincodontidaesharks12m / 40ftEndangered

About Whale Shark.

The largest living fish species, known for filter feeding.

Where it lives.

Open ocean, coastal waters

How it behaves.

Filter feeder, docile, migratory

Best time to see it.

Best months to see Whale Shark · 12 months highlighted

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Where to see it.

Aliwal Shoal

Umkomaas

Rare

Bajo Alcyone

Cocos Island

Occasional

Black Forest (Balicasag Island)

Panglao

Rare

Cabo Pulmo

Occasional

Donsol Bay

Donsol

Abundant

Hin Daeng & Hin Muang

Koh Lanta

Occasional

Manta Bowl

Ticao Pass

Occasional

Pescador Island (The Cathedral)

Moalboal

Rare

Richelieu Rock

Similan Islands

Occasional

Sogod Bay (Pintuyan / Padre Burgos)

Southern Leyte

Common

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