The average whale shark measures about 30 feet long, with a mouth stretching nearly 5-feet across. The largest whale sharks ...

Yup, you read that title correctly. According to a newly published study, whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) eyes are covered with dermal denticles, which is a novel mechanism of eye protection in ...

According to the paper, whale sharks a.k.a. Rhincodon typus have eyes “covered with dermal denticles” in an adaptation that hasn’t been found amongst other vertebrates. The dermal denticles ...

Specifically, a filter-feeding carpet shark with the scientific name Rhincodon typus. However, unlike typical aggressive sharks, ... They have small teeth and their filter-feeding lifestyle is geared ...

The whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) that orcas target are the largest fish in the world. Adults can grow to 18 meters in length, and possibly more (longer than a school bus).

In spite of their size, whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are filter feeders, feeding on plankton, small fish, and other microscopic organisms. To capture their prey, they typically swim slowly near ...