Shark Observation (Pt.2)

The biggest fish and shark is the whale shark. Whale Sharks are also called carpet sharks because of their fancy patterns. They can reach over 40 feet in length and they weigh over 50,000 pounds. They can live up to 70 years. They are filter feeders. They move forward with their giant mouths open letting plankton flow inside. The Basking Shark has a huge mouth that filters plankton. It is the world’s second largest fish and shark. It lives in cool temperate waters. Basking Sharks jump out of the water to get rid of the lampreys eating them.