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The diet of a whale shark consist primarily of phytoplankton, krill, and macro-algae. It can also eat small squid and invertebrates. Due to a filter feature, called dermal denticles, large foods simply do not go down.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPlankton. I found that out from an episode of Go Diego, Go! while my cousin was watching.
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What part of the food pyramid does the whale shark fit in?
shark section
How long does a shark last with out food after eating a whale?
it would take a shark quite a while just to eat a whale
What food does the whale shark compete for?
they eat crill
How does a whale shark find food?
When it smells blood.
Is a shark or a killer whale higher on the food chain?
A killer whale and whale shark are 2 completely different animals. Killer Whales is a member of the dolphin family. A whale shark is part of the fish family as sharks are fish.
How does a whale shark survive in its habitat?
The whale shark fits into its habitat because it is so big that no other animal will bother it. They can also sense where food is.
What does it mean when a whale shark strain?
When a whale eats a shark or a shark eats a whale
Do whale sharks have shark or whale tails?
They have shark tails. If they have shark tails then they'd be catagorized for a shark. They are called a whale shark because their big like a whale and shark because it is a shark (tail)
What type of whale is a shark?
The Whale Shark?
Does big shark depend on plankton for food?
Yes,only some because the whale shark eats only plankton. Its the biggest shark but the friendliest
How much food can a whale shark eat at one time?
200pd
Is a Whale Shark a Whale or a Shark or a hybrid?
It is a shark that looks like a whale. It is also the biggest fish.
