The whalesharks of Cenderawasih Bay

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) gather under fishing platforms to feed from fishermens nets, Papua, Indonesia

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Anchovies: Engraulidae Bagan Bony Fishes: Osteichthyes Carpetsharks: Orectolobiformes Cartilaginous Fishes: Chondrichthyes Cenederawasih Bay Fishermen Fishes Ikan puri Indonesian Marine Life Papua Sharks West Papua Whale Sharks: Rhincodontidae endangered feeding nets opportunistic behaviour stealing fish vulnerable whale shark: Rhincodon typus Fish Endangered Marine Behaviour activity animals wildlife fish environment scenery water ocean Asia Indonesia Pacific Rim feeding activities animal creature creatures zoology undomesticated animals ecology ecosystem environmentalism nature sea feed food

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