The whale shark, like the world's second largest fish, the basking shark, is a filter feeder. In order to eat, the beast juts out its formidably sized jaws and passively filters everything in its path. The mechanism is theorized to be a technique called "cross-flow filtration," similar to some bony fish and baleen whales. This whale shark toy figurine made by MOJO is hand painted and lifelike in details. MOJO Toy Figurines are designed and suitable for ages 3+ years