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You got it! Whale sharks are the largest shark and the largest fish alive today—adults can be 60 feet long!

With support from people like you, WWF protects our oceans—including vital shark habitats. We’re working to reduce threats like plastic pollution, overfishing, accidental capture in fishing gear, and the illegal trade in shark products.

In honor of International Whale Shark Day, make your generous donation to help protect precious wildlife and their habitats around the globe.

Whale sharks are the largest shark and the largest fish alive today—adults can be 60 feet long!

With support from people like you, WWF protects our oceans—including vital shark habitats. We’re working to reduce threats like plastic pollution, overfishing, accidental capture in fishing gear, and the illegal trade in shark products.

In honor of International Whale Shark Day, make your generous donation to help protect precious wildlife and their habitats around the globe.

Whale sharks are the largest shark and the largest fish alive today—adults can be 60 feet long! With support from people like you, WWF protects our oceans—including vital shark habitats. We’re working to reduce threats like plastic pollution, overfishing, accidental capture in fishing gear, and the illegal trade in shark products.

In honor of International Whale Shark Day, make your generous donation to help protect precious wildlife and their habitats around the globe.

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