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Why are whale sharks dangerous to people?

Anonymous

∙ 8y ago

Updated: 10/9/2023

Whale sharks are not generally dangerous to human beings; in fact, they are friendly and occasionally even give rides to divers.

But whale Sharks are still big and strong animals. Like any big and strong animal they could do some damage if they decided to.

Wiki User

∙ 8y ago

What else can I help you with?

Why are whale sharks killed?

Because people are over-fishing and mistaking them for big dangerous.

Is a great white shark or the whale shark the most dangerous?

Great White. Whale sharks are large but relatively docile and not dangerous.

Can you scuba with whale sharks in Mexico?

No you can't it's too dangerous

What type of shark can NOT be found in the Touch A Shark exhibit?

Great Whites(dangerous), Whale sharks(too big),Tiger sharks(dangerous), etc.

What are whale sharks family?

In the whale sharks family there are other whale sharks and other sharks

Do sharks bite whales?

no whale sharks do not bite.they may seem big and scary but people from all around the world swim with whale sharks.

What is more dangerous the great white shark or the whale shark?

The Great White Shark. Is this a joke? Whale sharks are fricken harmless goddammit! Great whites eat meat while whale sharks eat plankton

Are whale sharks threatened?

yes sharks are threatened because a lot of people are killing sharks

Is a whale shark a bird or a whale?

Whale Sharks are sharks

Is whale dangerous to people?

Three of these sharks are somewhat dangerous but which one is pretty much harmless to humans?

Whale shark

Do Killer whale have predators?

nothing but sharks and people