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The Biggest Fish in the Ocean is the Whale Shark

Updated on February 21, 2024February 5, 2024

Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean and can weigh up to 20 tons and grow as long as 40 feet which is bigger than a school bus. Whale sharks are found in tropical and warm seas worldwide, except the Mediterranean, and feed on small organisms like plankton and tiny fish. They’re not …

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