Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) The whale shark holds the title as the largest fish in the world. It can grow up to 40 feet (12 meters) in length and weigh as much as 20.6 metric tons.
Basking Shark (Cetorhinus maximus) The basking shark is the second-largest fish, growing up to 32 feet (9.8 meters). It is a filter feeder like the whale shark and mainly feeds on plankton.
Megamouth Shark (Megachasma pelagios) This rare species, the megamouth shark, can reach lengths of up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) and weigh up to 1.2 metric tons.
Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola) The ocean sunfish is the heaviest bony fish, weighing in at around 2.3 metric tons and measuring up to 10 feet (3 meters) in length.
Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) The great white shark, one of the most famous apex predators, can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) in length and weigh around 2.5 metric tons.
Greenland Shark (Somniosus microcephalus) The Greenland shark is one of the longest-living animals on Earth and can grow to lengths of about 21 feet (6.4 meters).
Tiger Shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) The tiger shark, known for its distinctive tiger-like stripes, can grow to about 16 feet (5 meters) in length and weigh over 1,400 kg.