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Endangered Species Pelagic Whale Shark (Rhincodon types) swimming with Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) and people. A perfect demonstration of primal instinctive animal behaviour. A symbiotic relationship that ensures their success and survival as a species. stock video

This stunning Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) footage was captured at Koh Haa islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Whale sharks are 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. Several unrecognisable people are swimming with this peaceful Shark. Numerous Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) can be seen swimming around the Whale Shark. Cobia are up to two meters long and are often mistaken for sharks. This footage shows their primal instinctive behavior as they use the Whale Shark for both protection and to scavenge unwanted food. This is a particular strategy adopted by Cobia to ensure their success and survival. In return, the Cobia pick parasites off the Whale Shark.

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This stunning Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) footage was captured at Koh Haa islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Whale sharks are 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. Several unrecognisable people are swimming with this peaceful Shark. Numerous Cobia (Rachycentron canadum) can be seen swimming around the Whale Shark. Cobia are up to two meters long and are often mistaken for sharks. This footage shows their primal instinctive behavior as they use the Whale Shark for both protection and to scavenge unwanted food. This is a particular strategy adopted by Cobia to ensure their success and survival. In return, the Cobia pick parasites off the Whale Shark.

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