Happiness in Nature: Man enjoying nature swimming with an Endangered Species Pelagic Whale Shark (Rhincodon types) - stock photo

This stunning, rare Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) image was captured at Ko Haa islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Whale sharks are rare pelagic fish who feed on plankton, small fish and are the largest of the extant species. They are classed as vulnerable to extinction on the IUCN red list, due to being hunted for their meat and liver oil, however are now a protected species. Encounters with them in the wild as seen here, are exceptionally rare. One Thai man is swimming with this peaceful Shark. Numerous Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) aka Wahoo, can be seen swimming around the Whale Shark.