Question

What is the largest species of shark and where can it be found?

Answer 1

Sharks come in all sizes. The largest is the whale shark, which has been known to get as large as 18 meters (60 feet).

The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is the largest fish in the world. It is found in tropical and temperate oceans, in both deep water and coastal areas.

Answer 2

The whale shark holds the title for the largest shark species. They can be found in various warm and tropical seas, including the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. Despite their size, they're filter feeders and pose no threat to humans.

Answer 3

The largest species of shark is the whale shark (Rhincodon typus). These gentle giants can reach lengths of over 40 feet (12 meters) or more. They are found in warm waters in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, often spotted in areas such as the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and occasionally in the Atlantic Ocean. Despite their size, they primarily feed on plankton and small fish, posing no significant threat to humans.

Answer 4

The whale shark holds the title as the longest shark species, found in tropical  waters worldwide. With an average  length of 12 metres and a weight of over 20 tons they are gentle filter feeders.