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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:sharks
gptkb:Destiny
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gptkbp:behavior
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solitary or in small groups
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gptkbp:body_style
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torpedo-shaped
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gptkbp:breathability
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buccal pumping
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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varies by region
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:Detective
dark blue or grey
grey with white spots
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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marine protected areas
WWF, IUCN
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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Vulnerable
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of marine conservation
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gptkbp:diet
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plankton
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gptkbp:distribution
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tropical oceans
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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important for marine biodiversity
top filter feeder
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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sensitive to temperature changes
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gptkbp:fins
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two dorsal fins
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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1828
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations
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banned in many countries
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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exists
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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low
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gptkbp:habitat
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warm waters
specific coastal areas
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gptkbp:has_skin
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rough
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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whale shark
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gptkbp:interacts_with
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ecotourism
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gptkbp:length
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18 meters
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gptkbp:lifespan
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70 years
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gptkbp:migration
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seasonal migration
up to 1,000 km
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gptkbp:points_system
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unique to each individual
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gptkbp:predators
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none as adults
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gptkbp:public_awareness
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increased through media
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gptkbp:reproduction
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ovoviviparous
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gptkbp:research
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tagging and tracking
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gptkbp:research_focus
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Rhincodon_typus
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gptkbp:senses
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good vision and smell
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gptkbp:size
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary
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gptkbp:species
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five pairs
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gptkbp:speed
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5 km/h
slow and graceful
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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with cleaner fish
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gptkbp:tail_type
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heterocercal tail
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gptkbp:threats
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fishing and habitat loss
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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positive for local economies
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gptkbp:traded_on
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:type_of
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:vocalization
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silent
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gptkbp:weight
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15 tons
15-30 tons
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gptkbp:wildlife
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due to human activities
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gptkbp:young
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newborns are about 60 cm
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