Whale Shark

Although whale sharks are the third biggest creature in the ocean (after blue whales and fin whales), they’re not aggressive or a threat to humans. In fact, researchers and divers often swim right next to them and the sharks don’t mind a bit. Smaller fish try to avoid the predators by swimming in a big ball for protection. That might work against some predators, but the massive-mouthed whale sharks easily gulp up the fish. Each whale shark has a unique pattern of spots and stripes, just like your fingerprints. These patterns help scientists keep track of their movements as they migrate through tropical waters, including along the coasts of South Africa, Western Australia, Thailand, and Mexico. The Whale Shark wall décor is a custom poplar wood burned art piece.