Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Whale shark (species: Rhincodon typus)
Observed by Gemma Molinaro
Tue, 5 Jan 2016 12:00:00

Location details

  • Ribbon Reef #10

  • Near Cod Hole

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 2 m and 10 metres.

Details about the specimen

  • 1 specimen. (exact)
  • specimen alive when found.
  • specimen alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimen left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was not occurring.

Observed by people aboard resort dive boat, Serranidae. Mantas were seen on the same outing.

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