whale sharks

Discover facts about whale sharks, including what they look like, how they live, and more.

"Can you imagine swimming with the largest fish in the ocean? Some people have had this amazing experience! These fantastic fish are called whale sharks, and they can be more than 45 feet (13.7 m) long. Whale sharks may sound fierce, but they're only hungry for fish-not people. Readers will read about these slow-swimming gentle giants . . . photographs reveal just how massive whale sharks are, while fact boxes provide readers with additional interesting information"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to whale sharks"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the whale shark.

Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the whale shark.

"Presents the story of whale sharks--the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Find out how scientists are working to study and protect these gentle giants of the ocean"--Publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to whale sharks.

Text and illustrations describe the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of whale sharks.

Simple text and color photographs describe the whale shark, how it eats, what it eats, and other facts.