Communication and Perception
It is thought that whale shark depend on their eyesight to recognize markings on other sharks. Their senses are likely similar to those of nurse sharks, which can "smell" chemicals in the water. Because they dive upon the approach of motorized boats and have large inner ears, whale sharks may also be able to detect low-frequency sounds.
Communication Channels: visual
Perception Channels: visual ; vibrations ; chemical
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Editor: Karen Francl, Radford University
Editor: Gail McCormick, University of Michigan
Author: Holly French, Radford University
French, H. 2011. "Rhincodon typus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Rhincodon_typus.html
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