A huge whale shark, Rhincodon typus, swims in sunlit Indonesian waters.
A huge whale shark, Rhincodon typus, swims in sunlit Indonesian waters. This massive yet harmless shark feeds on planktonic organisms and can sometimes be found swimming near fishing platforms due to the scent of fish.
Size: 6300px × 4200px
Location: Indonesia
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels/Stocktrek Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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