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Andaman Sea, Thailand - April 19, 2015: This stunning Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) image was captured at Koh Haa islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Numerous Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) aka Wahoo, can be seen swimming around the Whale Shark. Numerous incidental unrecognizable people are swimming together with the whale Shark. Whale sharks are an endangered species according to the IUCN red list and now protected in many places.

Whaleshark swimming through the deep blue open Pacific Ocean. Photographed off the tropical island of Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga.

Underwater wide angle shot of a Whale Shark swimming in blue ocean with sun rays

Full length shot of a big shark and small fishes swimming around a blue aquarium.

Grey Nurse Shark (Sand Tiger Shark or Rugged Tooth Shark) surrounded by a school of commensal fish. Photo taken at Flat Rock, North Stradbroke Island, Australia.

Snorkeling with a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) at Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth, Western Australia

$Whale shark Rhincodon typus is the world's largest fish, which is harmless to humans. Specimen are rarely above 12 m. They are often seen offshore but coming close inshore, sometimes entering lagoons or coral atolls. The species feeds on planktonic and nektonic prey, such as small fishes (sardines, anchovies, mackerel, juvenile tunas and albacore), small crustaceans and squids. The «bagans» are traditional fishing platforms (a part of it is visible in the background). In the Triton Bay, bagans are a hot spot for whale shark watching. Thats where they are often seen with the head at or near the surface when feeding, ore nearby like this specimen. The baitfishes attract them. \nA school of Yellowtail Scads Atule mate surrounds the shark and many Sharksuckers Echeneis naucrates have a ride at the ventral side of the shark. A lot of salps are there too. \nThe photo was taken in the early morning from 5m depth in a Bay East of Kaimana, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°34'50.958 S 133°49'22.272 E$

Whale shark peeking out of the darkness of the deep ocean waters

Giant Grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) is a reef-associated saltwater fish that dwells in shallow reefs, caves, wrecks and estuaries in tropical climates.

A Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) in Bimini, Bahamas

A school of yellow pilot fish precedes an open-mouthed whale shark as it eats in the sea of Mafia Island in Tanzania.

Large Whale Sharks approaching underwater with lots of fish surrounding them.

The main exhibit at Atlanta's Aquarium featuring numerous shark and fish of all kinds.

A whale shark (Rhincodon typus) opens its mouth and swims forward, pushing water and food into the mouth.

Whale shark and woman on the background in blue ocean.

Whale Shark swimming in clear blue ocean with remora fish

Whale shark swimming in the sea just below the water surface. Few other smaller fishes can be seen below.

$Blacktip Reef Shark Carcharhinus melanopterus occurs in the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific from the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands and the Tuamoto Archipelago, north to Japan and south to Australia and through the Suez Canal in the eastern Mediterranean, in a depth range from 0-75m, max. length 200cm. Palau announced 2009 world's first shark sanctuary, banned all commercial shark fishing within its exclusive economic zone. 600000 sq km (230,000 sq mi) of ocean are protected now. As a result, divers see more sharks here than anywhere else! Palau, near German Channel, 7°7'13.279\$

Side view of a large Whale Shark underwater.

Front on shot of ominous looking Great White Shark swimming toward camera. Photographed in South Australia while cage diving.

This stunning Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) image was captured at Koh Haa islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Numerous Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) aka Wahoo, can be seen swimming around the Whale Shark. Cobia can grow up to two meters long and are often mistaken for sharks. This image shows their primal instinctive behavior as they use the Whale Shark for both protection and to scavenge unwanted food. This is a particular strategy adopted by Cobia to ensure their success and survival. Whale sharks are pelagic fish who feed on plankton, small fish and are the largest of the extant species. They are classed as vulnerable to extinction on the IUCN red list, due to being hunted for their meat and liver oil, however are now a protected species.

Black fin sharks swimming in an aquarium

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