Whale Sharks

Whale Sharks are listed as, endangered
and are found in, all tropical oceans on the planet
They are the largest fish and nothing like the Titanic
and their white spotted skin, makes them known as gentle giants

Adults are often seen feeding, at the ocean’s surface
but can dive one thousand meters, to feed on plankton
They can travel very long distances, for the need to feed
to sustain their huge size, and their need of reproduction

They are highly valued, on the international black markets
for the human need of greed, of their meat, oil and fins
They are victims of bycatch, when fishing for the supermarkets
and fishing disturbs their feeding, that can led to propeller injuring
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Thomas Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 11:57 AM
They are quite magnificent Mark. I dream of seeing one up close but would never pay to do so. We should leave them be.
Charles Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 12:14 PM
Totally agree, as us humans are encroaching to much into wildlife's territory. Thanks
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