A four meter baby Whale Shark (Rhincodon types) approaches the camera, mouth open. The location is the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. This is a classic display of primal instinctive animal behavior. Filter feeding Plankton that ensures their survival. - stock video
This stunning Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) footage was captured whilst scuba diving at Koh Haa islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Whale sharks are pelagic fish who feed on plankton, small fish and are the largest of the extant species. They are classed as vulnerable to extinction on the IUCN red list, due to being hunted for their meat and liver oil, however are now a protected species. Numerous Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) can be seen swimming around the Whale Shark, which swims directly up to the camera, mouth open. Cobra themselves are up to two meters long and are often mistaken for sharks. This footage shows their primal instinctive behavior as they use the Whale Shark for both protection and to scavenge unwanted food. This is a particular strategy adopted by Cobia to ensure their success and survival.
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