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Presents the story of whale sharks-- the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting...
3) Whale sharks
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Publisher
Philomel
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"Did you know that whale sharks are sometimes called domino fish because of the spots on their backs? How about that the smallest recorded whale shark was only fifteen inches long? Or that whale sharks have teeth on their eyes? Perfect for all animal lovers--and whale shark fans in particular--this book is filled with information that young readers will love to learn. From where whale shark habitats are found to what it's like to be a whale shark...
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Pogo Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the world's biggest fish, describing their physical features and behavior while comparing aspects of their size to everyday items familiar to young readers. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
7) Whale shark
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Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"The whale shark may be the largest fish in the sea, but it's far from the most vicious. This gentle giant hunts for some of the smallest water animals, gulping up big groups of them with water before filtering out the water and swallowing its next meal. Dive under the waves to watch the filter feeder at work, swim through its warm watery home, protect other animals from predators, and more. It's time to get shark shocked!"--
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