- Great whale shark ≈ 20 tons
It seems strange that the largest shark in the world is not the scariest shark species. She doesn’t even hunt whales, contrary to her name. Unlike most of its predatory counterparts, the great whale shark is content with plankton for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This sea giant does not swim very quickly, and almost does not pay attention to people passing by. This allows divers to ride on the back of a whale shark if they wish. Videos of the largest animals in the world often show people swimming with whale sharks.
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