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Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) accompanied by pilotfish (Naucrates

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) accompanied by pilotfish (Naucrates ductor) as it cruises beneath the surface of the Red Sea in the late afternoon, close to Little Brother Island. The Brothers Islands, Egypt. Red Sea. Endangered species

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Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) accompanied by Pilot Fish (Naucrates ductor) and Remora

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) accompanied by Pilot Fish (Naucrates ductor) and Remora. The biggest fish in the world has only started to visit the Azores in the past three years due to water temperature rise. Santa Maria Island, Azores, September 2011

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Whale shark and pilot fish

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) about to eat a pilot fish (Naucrates ductor). The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, growing up to 18 metres in length. This harmless, solitary animal is found in tropical and warm waters throughout the world, except the Mediterranean. It is a filter feeder, straining plankton and small organisms from the water. It generates its own suction rather than relying on its forward motion and schooling fish may be eaten at times. The pilot fish is a scavenger well know for its habit of accompanying ships and large fish, especially sharks, in warm waters. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

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