Whale Sharks

A whale shark is a fish and breathes via its gills. The name whale shark comes from the fact these animals are so large (as big as whales) and that they filter feed (like baleen whales such as the humpback). However, they have cartilage instead of bone – making them a true shark.

Whale sharks do occasionally occur in New Zealand waters in summer and you can see them in Australian waters around March to August.

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