Statements (117)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Doctor_Dolittle:_The_Return
gptkb:Tabaluga |
| gptkbp:behavior |
solitary or in small groups
observed feeding habits |
| gptkbp:body_style |
torpedo-shaped
|
| gptkbp:breathability |
buccal pumping
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
little known about mating
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
plankton
|
| gptkbp:color |
grey with white spots
individual patterns |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
whale shark festivals
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
marine protected areas
WWF and others involved |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
Vulnerable
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in documentaries
|
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
vulnerable by IUCN
|
| gptkbp:diet |
plankton
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
indicator species for ocean health
top filter feeder |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affected by ocean temperature changes
|
| gptkbp:fins |
1.5 meters
large pectoral fins |
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
gptkb:Andrew_Smith
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
protected in many countries
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
ancient relatives exist
|
| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
ongoing research
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
gptkb:Ningaloo_Reef
warm waters |
| gptkbp:has_feature |
white spots
|
| gptkbp:has_skin |
rough
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Whale Shark
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
eco-tourism
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:filter-feeding_carpet_shark
gptkb:fish gptkb:species filter feeder keystone species symbol of marine conservation charismatic megafauna species of concern filter feeder with gills largest known extant fish species popular subject for documentaries slow-moving fish species that can be found near coral reefs species that can be identified by patterns species that can be seen at the surface species that can be tracked by satellite species that has a large mouth species that has a unique dorsal fin species that is a target for illegal fishing species that is affected by climate change species that is important for biodiversity |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
aquariums
|
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:the_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:the_Pacific_Ocean tropical oceans warm waters the Indian Ocean |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its large size
its gentle nature travel long distances slow swimming speed dive deep for food form schools in some regions |
| gptkbp:is_monitored_by |
marine biologists
|
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
common in the Maldives
|
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
other marine species
|
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:basking_shark
diving spots |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the marine food web
the pelagic ecosystem the family Rhincodontidae |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
ecotourism
|
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
other shark species
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
its migratory patterns
|
| gptkbp:is_subject_to |
marine conservation efforts
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
largest fish species
|
| gptkbp:length |
18 meters
up to 18 meters |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
70 years
up to 70 years larvae to adult |
| gptkbp:lives_in |
coastal waters
|
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal migration
in nature studied for patterns follows plankton blooms |
| gptkbp:native_to |
tropical oceans
|
| gptkbp:photography |
marine photographers
|
| gptkbp:population_trend |
decreasing
|
| gptkbp:predators |
none as adults
|
| gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased through media
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:caribbean_reef_shark
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
ovoviviparous
|
| gptkbp:research |
important for biodiversity studies
tagging and tracking |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
marine biology studies
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Rhincodon_typus
|
| gptkbp:size |
larger than great white shark
|
| gptkbp:species |
5 pairs
|
| gptkbp:speed |
5 km/h
up to 2000 meters slow and graceful |
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with cleaner fish
|
| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
gptkb:Person
|
| gptkbp:threats |
habitat loss
fishing and habitat loss |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
positive for local economies
|
| gptkbp:traded_on |
displayed in large aquariums
|
| gptkbp:type_of |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:weight |
up to 15 tons
up to 34 tons |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
important for survival
due to fishing |