The whale shark is also very long lived and can live from 80 years to 130 years old. They swim about 3 miles per hour. Funny enough, the whale shark likes eating small schools of fish and plankton.

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the biggest fish on the planet, with some clocking in at 60 feet long. Now, for the first time, we might have some clues to how these endangered gentle giants mate.