Whale Shark



Photo Title

Whale Shark

Photographer/Creator

David Doubilet

Collection

Publisher

National Geographic

Caption/Description

The divers are descending to a whale shark--the largest shark in the world. This forty foot long whale shark is the largest individual ever photographed. This rare shark eats plankton and lives in the world's warm oceans. This picture was taken off Cabo San Lucas, Baja, Mexico.

Citation

David Doubilet, "Whale Shark," in POYi Archive, Item #11426, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/11426 (accessed November 21, 2024).

Date Added

07.04.2008