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Where can I see the Whale Shark

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A Whale Shark is a type of fish that is classified as a shark. They can weigh up to 12,000 pounds and can grow up to 40 feet long! Whale Sharks are filter feeders and eat mostly plankton. They are found in tropical and subtropical waters all over the world.

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Despite their size, Whale Sharks are gentle giants. They are not aggressive predators and pose no threat to humans. In fact, they are often considered docile and curious creatures. It is estimated that there are only about 10,000 Whale Sharks left in the wild, so it is important to protect them!

119,000 – 238,000

Population

Endangered (EN)

IUCN Classification

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Geeky Facts about the Whale Shark

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They can weigh over 30 metric tons (66,000 lb).

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During feeding their mouth can even stretch over 1 meter/4 feet wide.

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They're not whales, but the world's largest fish.

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Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree

Australia

Tour Type

Adventure Tours

Activity Level

2 - Light

5 days from

Where can I see the Whale Shark

119,000 – 238,000

Endangered (EN)

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Tours where I can see the Whale Shark

Best of Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Daintree

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£3,165 / person

East Coast 3 weeks

£2,109 / person

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£4,582 / person

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£3,099 / person

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£14,348 / person

Most of the Coast: Sydney to Cairns

£2,449 / person

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£5,099 / person

Iconic Australia and New Zealand

£8,599 / person

Grand Tour of Australia

£9,075 / person

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£4,655 / person

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£4,829 / person

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£5,199 / person

Best of Down Under: Australia & New Zealand

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£1,629 / person

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£5,565 / person

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£5,795 / person

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