Whale Shark, Cebu Island, Filipino Royalty-Free Stock Photo

These giants are plankton filterers. The head of the whale shark is flattened and its mouth is located at the front. Apart from its huge size, this fish can also be recognized by the dot pattern on its dorsal surface. Each whale shark has a unique and distinct marking pattern, such as stripes and dots on their thick, dark dorsal skin. These markings are as unique as human fingerprints