Whale Shark Information. Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus). Whale Shark species classification and detailed information.

Whale sharks are the largest sharks of their kind, but despite their size they are completely harmless. Their behavior is characterized by slow swimming movements in their search for food on the water's surface. Unfortunately, exactly this behavior has been the sharks' undoing over the past years for it made them susceptible to easy slaughtering in great numbers. Accordingly, a market was also developed.

Once again repulsive finning was the reason these animals had to die. In Taiwan there is a huge market for this shark species which is sold under the name "Tofu shark". Various measures are now under way to protect these animals and several countries have already met with success. However, these animals are very migratory, swimming beyond territorial boundaries, so obviously appropriate agreements for their protection must be concluded with neighboring countries.

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