Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest shark, and indeed largest of any fishes alive today. They feed on plankton and travel large distances to find enough food to sustain their huge size, and to reproduce.

There are over 400 shark species. Learn about sharks, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.

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At the top of the food chain, whales are vital to the health of the marine environment but 7 out of the 13 great whale species are endangered or vulnerable. Learn how WWF helps whales.

With the exception of the Mediterranean Sea, whale sharks can be found in all temperate and tropical oceans around the world and migrate thousands of miles to different feeding grounds. But moving is slow going, as they move at speeds of little more than 3 miles per hour.

The great white shark is the world's largest known predatory fish. It has 300 teeth, yet does not chew its food. Sharks rip their prey into mouth-sized pieces which are swallowed whole.

Use these web articles and videos to provide background information on whale sharks to your learners. · Blog: Ten Whale Shark Facts · Web story: Five ways sharks and rays help the world · Webpage: Whale Shark · Webpage: How big are whale sharks? And four other whale shark facts · Webpage: Shark Facts vs. Shark Myths · Video: Do We Need ...

2011年3月1日 · Whale sharks are slow swimmers, moving at speeds of no little more than 3 miles per hour. 1. The main threat to whale sharks is the growth of unregulated and unsustainable fisheries to supply international trade demands for shark fins, liver oil (used to waterproof wooden boats), skin and meat in East Asian counries.

Every April in the seaside town of Donsol, in the Philippines, dozens of boats topped with sculptures of whale sharks float down the coast in a colorful armada. On land, residents parade through the streets with whale shark floats and banners, many of them decorated with the animal’s strikingly patterned white spots.

What is the difference between porpoise vs dolphin? Dolphins have longer snouts, bigger mouths, more curved dorsal fins, and longer, leaner bodies. Learn about the ways WWF works to protect endangered species and their habitats.