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How long does a whale shark sleep?

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whale sharks don't actually sleep like humans do. whale sharks like most fish just rest.

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Whales sleep about 30 minutes. That is about the longest they can hold their breath.

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a whale will sleep for approximately 8 hours . dolphins sleep the same amount of time. thx

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