11. Whale shark
The filter-feeding whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish in the sea, according to Oceana, exceeding 40 feet long (12.2 m) in some cases. The sharks’ coloration is mesmerizing, and they are gentle giants of the seas—unless you’re plankton, of course. Whale sharks don’t crack the top ten of this list, but that is no critique of them. It’s really a testament to the amount of quality amongst sharks.
