Tagging a whale shark isn't easy. The giant fish's skin is thicker and tougher than any animal in the world, and when this diver moves in, the shark adopts a defensive posture.
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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom: Tagging a Whale Shark
Tagging a whale shark isn't easy. The giant fish's skin is thicker and tougher than any animal in the world, and when this diver moves in, the shark adopts a defensive posture.
Added: Apr 20, 2010
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