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Whale Sharks

Also known as Whale sharks
18.1–18.7 tonnes 40–41.2K pounds
Lightest · 18.1 tonnes Typical · 18.1–18.7 tonnes Heaviest · 18.7 tonnes
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#32Category rank 91%Weight position MediumConfidence 2Source

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Whale Sharks

Whale Sharks has an estimated weight of 18.1–18.7 tonnes. It ranks #32 of 598 in the Animals category.

Source excerpt: Whale Sharks are descendants of some of the giant sharks of the past and still come in at up to 40,000 pounds. They are usually found in warm and tropical ocean waters, found in many areas of the world.

Position in category

598 Items in category 4 tonnes Category average 100 kilograms Category median 8.51 milligrams–186 tonnes Category span

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18.1–18.7 tonnes

Weight details

Typical 18.1–18.7 tonnes
Minimum 18.1 tonnes
Maximum 18.7 tonnes
Value type Exact
Weight reference text

Whale Sharks are descendants of some of the giant sharks of the past and still come in at up to 40,000 pounds.

Unit conversions

Kilograms18,688 kilograms
Pounds41,200 pounds
Metric tonnes18.7 tonnes
Grams18,688,006 grams
Ounces659,200 ounces
Stones2,943 stones

Source

2 sources
List of The 15 Heaviest Animals That Have Ever Lived weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 6. Whale Sharks · Article updated 2024-05-16
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10 Things That Weigh About 20 Tons weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 8. Whale sharks · Article updated 2024-05-16
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Whale Sharks weigh?

Whale Sharks typically weighs about 18.1–18.7 tonnes, within a recorded range of 18.1–18.7 tonnes.

Where does Whale Sharks rank among Animals?

It ranks #32 of 598 entries in Animals, heavier than 91% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 2 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-05-16.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb44bfef300>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence Medium
Category Animals
Category rank #32 of 598
Weight position Heavier than 91% of items
Updated 2024-05-16
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID whale-sharks
URL slug whale-sharks

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.