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Fact #82
Overview:
In today’s fact we learn about Whale Sharks! Mr. Toes teaches us about why the Whale Shark is covered in an odd looking pattern.
The Fact a Day:
Every whale shark has a unique spotted pattern that helps uniquely identify them. It’s just like a human fingerprint! It’s also used as camouflage by reflecting and dispersing light.
Fact References:
- https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/whale-shark
- https://www.ningaloowhalesharks.com/info-about-the-whaleshark.php#:~:text=The%20spots%20and%20stripes%20on,tropical%20and%20warm%20temperate%20seas.
- https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/whale-sharks
- https://www.livescience.com/55412-whale-sharks.html
- https://www.nathab.com/blog/celebrate-international-whale-shark-day-with-7-fun-facts-about-whale-sharks/
