How big are whale sharks?Updated 6 months ago

The whale shark is the largest fish in the world and the largest fish known to have lived on this planet. With an average length between 18 and 32.8 ft (5.5–10 m), whale sharks are often compared to the size of a school bus! Because of its size and cartilaginous skeleton, it does not fossilize well, and in life it is very difficult to weigh accurately.