More about whale sharks Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. There are about 12,000 whale sharks in the world, of which one-third are found in India. He added that the whale shark had travelled along the Arabian Sea before reaching Maldives and was now in international waters. The field team, range forest officer and customs superintendent rescued the whale shark, which was found to be healthy and active. In 2001, the whale shark became the first fish in India to be protected, after it was listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Source: Hindustan Times May 03, 2017 05:37 UTC