Whale shark facts you must know before reading on

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea; the largest ever reported ranging around 65 feet (the length of 65-foot long #2 pencil).

Though many debates have arisen around this issue, the whale shark is thought to live up to 60 years.

It has a white belly, like the cream of an Oreo as you sensuously separate it from its brown counterparts.  Or, like the soft tip of a blister after you have spent the day getting jiggy with it.

These tender giants have no predators, and will allow the occasional human rider.  So get up close and personal.