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How Big Is a Whale Shark?

Varsha Seshan 路 StoryWeaver 路 1 min read
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A whale shark swimming happily
Whale shark with a giant grouper and a siphonophore

How long is a whale shark?

Longer than a giant grouper

But shorter than a siphonophore.

Whale shark and dolphins sitting on a seesaw underwater

How heavy is a whale shark?

Heavier than 100 common dolphins.

Whale shark and a humpback whale sitting on a seesaw underwater

But lighter than a humpback whale.

Underwater landscape of reefs and aquatic plants and animals

How deep can a whale shark dive?

A whale shark swimming among other aquatic animals

Down to 2,000 metres, but not as deep as the Arabian Sea.

Whale shark and Greenland shark swimming among many other fish

How fast can a whale shark swim?

Faster than

Greenland sharks.

A swordfish swimming among many other fish

But slower than a swordfish.

Whale shark swimming next to a blue whale

How big is a whale shark?

Smaller than a blue whale.

Whale shark and other aquatic animals swimming around an island near a beach

But bigger than any other fish in the sea.

Aquatic animals and plants of various sizes and weights
Slower 路 Faster 路 Taller 路 Tinier 路 Heavier 路 Larger

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