Which is the largest fish in the sea?
The biggest animal that ever lived in our world is the blue baleen whale of the deep ocean. But he must be disqualified from this contest because, as everybody knows, he is not really a fish. However, the biggest true fish is as gentle as the giant whale. When we hear the word shark, we think of dreadful man eating creatures, and shudder. Actually, about 235 fishes are classed as sharks and only 12 of them are dangerous man eaters. This, of course, is more than enough serious enemies to have in the sea. Every year, about 400 heedless swimmers and shipwrecked sailors become food for hungry sharks. As a rule, the greedy menaces prowl in warmish seas and very often they strike without provocation. Local authorities issue shark warnings and sensible swimmers and boaters pay strict attention. The biggest and meanest man eater is the 20 foot white shark. Beware, for he can gobble you down in a single gulp. There is nothing scary, however, about the whopping whale shark. And this gentle giant
