You're gonna need a bigger boat

The biggest fish in the world are girls

by JoAnna Wendel
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A diver swimming next to a female whale shark
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Move over boys, the biggest fish in the sea are girls.

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Whale sharks were already known as the biggest fish in the sea. And don’t be intimidated by “shark” — these massive animals are known to be docile.

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