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It's time for another #SpeciesSpotlight. This week we're taking a look at the world's largest fish - the #WhaleShark 🦈 - Their name is a little confusing as they are sharks not whales - They can grown up to 12m long - They are filter feeders and their mouths can stretch up to 4m wide - It's estimated that they can live up to 150 yrs! - They are an endangered species and have been on the IUCN Red List since 2016 Remember to tune in next week for our next spotlight 🔍 #EndangeredSpeciesDay #FunFacts #MarineConservation