Rhincodontidae Collection

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) passing by baitball, Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, September 2008 Exclusive Japanese calendar rights for 2014

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Remoras (Remora sp. ) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark
Remoras (Remora sp.) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swims in open water. Wolf Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Remoras (Remora sp. ) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m
Remoras (Remora sp.) hitchhiking on the tail of a large (13-15m) female whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swims in open water. Wolf Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) close to the camera with a golden trevally fish (Gnathanodon speciosus) and outline of another whale shark behind, in the plankton-rich green waters of La Paz bay

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) and Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) with shoal of anchovies staying near to avoid predation. Los Roques, Venezuela. Caribbean

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) mouth open filter feeding at the surface, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico, Caribbean Sea

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) silhouette, feeding on floating fish eggs (not visible) just below the surface in calm weather. Note the bow wave ahead of the shark

RF - Split level photo of a Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding at the surface. Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus), an endangered species, feeding on zooplankton in nutrient-rich murky water, being followed by a school of Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), Adang-Rawi Archipelago, Satun

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) pectoral fin and skin markings detail, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding close to fishermens boats in the early morning, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Large Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) swimming over a reef. Wolf Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) front view portrait, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) near surface, viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Whaleshark (Rhincodon typus) swimming and filtering fish eggs from the water. A behaviour known as ram-feeding. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Portrait of Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) at the surface. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) mouth open feeding at the surface, Isla Mujeres, Yucatan Peninsular, Mexico. Caribbean Sea

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) Galapagos Islands. Darwin Island and Arch, Galapagos

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) bottle feeding, by floating stationary, upright in the water and gulping in food, in the plankton rich, green waters of La Paz bay. La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding at Bagan (floating fishing platform) Cenderawasih
Whale Shark feeding at Bagan, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia. Bagan fishermen see whale sharks as good luck and often feed them baitfish to honor their luckiness

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) & people Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia
Whale Shark and people. Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) & tourist Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia
Whale Shark and tourist. Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Rhincodon typus, Whale Shark, low angle view

Whale shark with mouth wide open while diver looks on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Scuba diver and whale shark, Papua, Indonesia
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) gather under fishing platforms to feed from fishermens nets, Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against the sun
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sunrays cutting through the water
Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sharp sunrays cutting through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A large whale shark siphoning water from under a bagan in Indonesia
A large whale shark under a bagan, siphoning water from the surface, with sunrays shining in the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark seen from below with remoras clinging to its belly, and a bagan and sunrays in the background, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface
Pair of whale sharks with remora in tow, coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Pair of whale sharks near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks barrelling their way through near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks swimming around near the surface, with sharp sunrays shining through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface with remora clinging to its belly
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Four whale sharks swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming under bagan and fishing nets, with its head reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming towards divers with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

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"Discover the Majestic Rhincodontidae: The Gentle Giants of the Ocean" A breathtaking encounter with a magnificent Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia leaves us in awe of its sheer size and grace. Witnessing a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) passing by a mesmerizing baitball near Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal is an unforgettable sight that reminds us of the wonders of nature. Another stunning moment captured as a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) gracefully glides through the crystal-clear waters of Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia – truly an oceanic marvel. From above, we get a unique perspective on the immense beauty and presence of a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), swimming effortlessly in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia. Remoras hitchhiking on the tail of this massive female Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), measuring between 13-15 meters long - showcasing nature's symbiotic relationships at their finest. A close-up shot reveals an incredible interaction between a curious Golden Trevally fish (Gnathanodon) and an impressive Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in Cenderawasih Bay – two species coexisting harmoniously. Witnessing anchovies seeking refuge near a gentle giant like the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) to avoid predation showcases how these majestic creatures inadvertently create safe havens for smaller marine life. Captured at Quintana Roo, Mexico - witness the awe-inspiring sight of a filter-feeding Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), mouth wide open as it engulfs plankton-rich water from the surface – nature's perfect balance at work.