Whale sharks are the world's biggest omnivores, scientists
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The discovery, made from analyzing whale skin samples, could mean that they’re more vulnerable to swallowing plastics.
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The World's Largest Shark Is Also The World's Largest Omnivore
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The World's Largest Omnivore Is — A Shark?
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Whale shark observed bottom-feeding for first time
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World's Largest Omnivore - The Whale Shark
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The World's Largest Shark Is Also The World's Largest Omnivore
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Scientists Discover the World's Largest Omnivore, and It's a Fish
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Whale sharks are the world's biggest omnivores, scientists
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Whale Sharks Are World's Biggest Omnivores, Study Finds
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Watch 1st-ever footage of whale shark eating from the bottom of