RhincodontidaeOrectolobiformes0m – 200mUICN : EN (Endangered)
Whale shark
Rhincodon typus
Requin-baleine filtrant le plancton sous la surface · R2 CDN Storage
Description & Morphologie
The largest extant fish species. A harmless filter feeder with distinct spot patterns.
Habitat & Profondeur
Warm tropical oceans during plankton aggregation blooms.
Zone bathymétrique :0 à 200 mètres
Conseils Photo Sous-Marine AquaExposure
Strictly no touching. Maintain 3m clearance. 100% ambient natural light.