Animals

How many fish can a whale shark consume per day?

2,000

Background

A whale shark swallows up to 2,000 small fish each day. To feed, it opens its giant mouth and just keeps swimming forward. Water is pushed out through its gills and the prey gets caught. Even though it is huge, the whale shark is harmless to people.

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