Which shark has the widest known geographic range?
Quick Answer
The whale shark has one of the widest distributions of any fish, occurring in tropical and warm-temperate oceans around the world.
The Full Story
Whale sharks are found in all tropical oceans and some warm-temperate waters, making them one of the most widespread large marine animals. They travel long distances between feeding sites, seasonal aggregations and breeding areas that are still poorly understood. Their broad range is one reason they have been studied with tagging and satellite tracking. Even so, their global population remains vulnerable to fishing, vessel strikes and habitat loss.
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