Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)

About the identification sheet

The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is listed as a CITES protected species. This document will help you identify this species.

See also

• Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) identification sheet
• Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) identification sheet
• More about the CITES listed species
• More about protected Australian Sharks
• More Marine species publications