Rhincodontidae Collection (#2)

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) & tourist Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia
Whale Shark and tourist. Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Rhincodon typus, Whale Shark, low angle view

Whale shark with mouth wide open while diver looks on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against the sun
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sunrays cutting through the water
Whale shark swimming under a boat, with sharp sunrays cutting through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A large whale shark siphoning water from under a bagan in Indonesia
A large whale shark under a bagan, siphoning water from the surface, with sunrays shining in the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark seen from below with remoras clinging to its belly, and a bagan and sunrays in the background, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface
Pair of whale sharks with remora in tow, coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Pair of whale sharks near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks barrelling their way through near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks swimming around near the surface, with sharp sunrays shining through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface with remora clinging to its belly
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Four whale sharks swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming under bagan and fishing nets, with its head reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming towards divers with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark and remora swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sunrays and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Massive whale shark swimming under fishing nets with remora in tow, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark coming up from the depths with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark descending to the depths with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark siphoning water from the surface, West Papua, Indonesia
Large whale shark siphoning water from the surface with sunrays painting lines on its skin, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sunrays and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from the surface while divers look on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark breaching the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark breaching the surface, gulping water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark breaching the surface while gulping water under fishing nets, with multiple reflections on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with remora, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark swimming near the surface with sunlight above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark with head reflected on surface
Whale shark swimming under the surface, its head reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from fishing nets, with its mouth reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A whale shark with mouth wide open swimming underneath a bagan, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

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"Discover the Majestic Rhincodontidae: The Gentle Giants of the Ocean" A breathtaking encounter with a magnificent Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia leaves us in awe of its sheer size and grace. Witnessing a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) passing by a mesmerizing baitball near Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal is an unforgettable sight that reminds us of the wonders of nature. Another stunning moment captured as a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) gracefully glides through the crystal-clear waters of Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia – truly an oceanic marvel. From above, we get a unique perspective on the immense beauty and presence of a Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), swimming effortlessly in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia. Remoras hitchhiking on the tail of this massive female Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), measuring between 13-15 meters long - showcasing nature's symbiotic relationships at their finest. A close-up shot reveals an incredible interaction between a curious Golden Trevally fish (Gnathanodon) and an impressive Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) in Cenderawasih Bay – two species coexisting harmoniously. Witnessing anchovies seeking refuge near a gentle giant like the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) to avoid predation showcases how these majestic creatures inadvertently create safe havens for smaller marine life. Captured at Quintana Roo, Mexico - witness the awe-inspiring sight of a filter-feeding Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), mouth wide open as it engulfs plankton-rich water from the surface – nature's perfect balance at work.