5 Fun Facts About the Whale Shark 1. Whale sharks are not the only filter-feeding sharks.…

5 Fun Facts About the Whale Shark 1. Whale sharks are not the only filter-feeding sharks. There are two other extant filter-feeding sharks; the basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) and the megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios). 2. Divers have been known to catch a ride on them. Despite their huge size, and rather scary appearance – they are docile creatures and don’t pose any real threat to humans. 3. The whale shark is the largest fish alive today. 4. They might be specialised, but they’re not fussy. When presented with the opportunity, whale sharks are capable of actively sucking larger food items into their huge mouths and will happily feast on shoaling fish. 5. They are able to time their migrations with pinpoint accuracy, and we have no idea how they do it.