Whale sharks are the largest of all fishes, fascinating for comparative studies of all manner of biological fields, including functional anatomy, growth, metabo

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of whale sharks.

Introduces readers to the largest living fish and explains why the whale shark is a gentle giant.

Describes whle sharks, discussing where and how they live and their size, important body parts, diet, and babies.

It is hard to believe that the huge whale shark, the largest fish on Earth, eats only tiny animals, such as krill and plankton. It is also hard to believe that