whale shark
noun
: a shark (Rhincodon typus) of warm waters that has small teeth, feeds chiefly on plankton strained by its gill rakers, may sometimes attain a length of up to 60 feet (18.3 meters), and is the largest known fish
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Each day delivers thrilling action and doubles as a marine safari, with sightings of turtles, pods of dolphins, a shiver of sharks, and even a feeding whale shark.
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
For guests in the mood for snorkeling (watch out for whale sharks), the resort can arrange a yacht tour to Isla Mujeres.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
In rare video footage, a male whale shark has been spotted biting at his female partner during courtship.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The page indicates that the festival is looking for individuals who can lead activities like whale shark diving, cliff jumping, luxury catamaran sails or survivalist challenges.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
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Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
For guests in the mood for snorkeling (watch out for whale sharks), the resort can arrange a yacht tour to Isla Mujeres.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
In rare video footage, a male whale shark has been spotted biting at his female partner during courtship.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The page indicates that the festival is looking for individuals who can lead activities like whale shark diving, cliff jumping, luxury catamaran sails or survivalist challenges.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for whale shark
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“Whale shark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whale%20shark. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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