The whale shark is found in the open waters of the tropical oceans.
It can reach about 12 meters (40 feet) in length and weigh about 20 tons based on some estimates.
It is a slow moving shark.
The whale shark has a very large mouth and filters its food. It eats mostly small organisms such as plankton, small fish and squid.
Despite its size, the whale shark is not a danger to humans.