| Names |
| Scientific: | Rhincodon typus |
| Synonyms: | Rhiniodon typus |
| German: | Walhai |
| English: | Whale shark |
| French: | Requin baleine |
| Spanish: | Tiburón ballena |
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| Endangerment |
Status in the IUCN
Red List(1994):
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| Main criterion: |
 VU (Vulnerable) |
| Sub criterion: |
A1bd A2d |
| Trend: |
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