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Discover the remarkable world of whale sharks, the ocean's gentle giants. Known for their thick skin and camouflage in sandy waters, these massive fish can grow up to 45 feet long. They primarily feed on squid, sardines, and mackerel, utilizing their small teeth effectively for swallowing. Although they are large and slow-moving, their unique adaptations make them a fascinating subject of study. Learn more about their classification, characteristics, and behavior in this informative overview.
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Whale Sharks Alex Griffith
Defenses • It has very thick skin. • It is camouflaged in the sand in the ocean or the sea.
Characteristics • It eats squid and sardines and mackerel. • It has very small teeth for swallowing. • It moves very slow because it is a big fish. .
Classification • White sharks can grow up to 45 feet. • While sharks are brown and white. • When white sharks are babies they are 3 inches long. • When they are adults they are 45 feet.
More stuff • They have small eyes. • They have a chest fin. • They are large fish. • They have thick skin.
Resources Whale Sharks By John F. Perrot.