18 m
Scale anchored to a reviewed measurement
Uniform scaling uses the documented maximum total length.
Whale Shark
A whale shark in a neutral horizontal swim, uniformly scaled to a documented maximum total length of 18 m. The 18 m total length anchors the silhouette; body depth remains naturally proportioned.
Dimensions
- Height
- 2.5 m
- Length
- 18 m
Quick facts
- Maximum length
- up to 18 m
- Mature male length
- around 9 m
- Status
- largest living fish
Whale Shark · Size infographic
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Sources and measurement22 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
The 18 m total length anchors the silhouette; body depth remains naturally proportioned.