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By Ian Wood
Last Updated: 4:01pm GMT 07/01/2008

Whale Shark
Whale shark photos can be submitted to the Ecocean website
Despite its name, the whale shark is actually the world's biggest fish and not a whale at all.

It is a peaceful, inquisitive animal that feeds by sweeping up small ocean life in its huge gills.

In recent years there has been a growing eco tourism industry in Australia, Africa, Ecuador and the Philippines to cater for people that want to swim with them.

Although this has led to a surge in sightings, much remains unknown about them and the World Conservation Union labels them vulnerable to extinction.

Continue reading original article at Telegraph.co.uk