Ocean Giants: 8 Largest Sea Animals

Greenland Shark

One of the longest-living vertebrate species, Greenland sharks can grow up to 24 feet (7.3 meters) long and weigh over 2,200 pounds (1,000 kilograms).

Great White Shark

The largest predatory fish, great white sharks can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) long and weigh over 5,000 pounds (2,268 kilograms).

Southern Right Whale

These whales can reach lengths of up to 59 feet (18 meters) and weigh up to 110 tons (100 metric tonnes).

Whale Shark

The largest fish in the sea, whale sharks can grow up to 62 feet (18.8 meters) long and weigh about 21.5 tons (19.5 metric tonnes).

Humpback Whale

Known for their spectacular breaching and vocalizations, humpback whales can grow up to 52 feet (16 meters) long and weigh about 33 tons (30 metric tonnes).

Sperm Whale

The largest toothed predator, sperm whales can reach lengths of up to 67 feet (20.5 meters) and weigh up to 57 tons (52 metric tonnes).

Fin Whale

The second-largest whale species, fin whales can grow up to 89 feet (27 meters) long and weigh up to 74 tons (67 metric tonnes).

Blue Whale

The largest animal ever known to exist, blue whales can reach lengths of up to 100 feet (30 meters) and weigh as much as 200 tons (181 metric tonnes).

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