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 ...

The teeth of megalodon sharks are similar to that of modern-day great white sharks, as both are similarly serrated. ...

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 3D model revealed that the megalodon was likely around 52 feet (16 meters) long. For context, the world's largest living shark, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), normally grows to a maximum ...

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 ...

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).

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the biggest fish on the planet, with some clocking in at 60 feet long.Now, for the first time, we might have some clues to how these endangered gentle giants ...

The biggest fish on the planet (Rhincodon typus) — reaching up to 18 meters long — munch through 20 kilograms of plankton daily.Oil and gas rigs act like artificial reefs, creating plenty of ...