What does a whale shark look like? The whale shark is the largest fish in the world and is simply an amazing creature to encounter in the water. Despite the name “shark”, a whale shark is indeed very docile and gentle. Most weather Maldives whale sharks grow to lengths of around 10 meters (about 32 feet), although the largest on record measured over 41 feet and a 40-foot whale shark is not uncommon. At its widest point, the mouth, the width of a whale shark is usually around 3 to 5 feet. Whale shark width remains fairly constant until halfway down the body, when the fish tapers off to a slender tail.
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