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 ...

One species that tends not to garner as much press is the majestic whale shark (Rhincodon typus), whose rows of tiny teeth are not used for chomping at all. Rather, the broad, ...

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).

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 ...