Whale sharks are really big, but gentle. But there is way more to them then that! Whale sharks are really huge! In fact, they are the biggest fish in the sea! But that's not all! They might be big, they might look tough, but they aren't harmful! These sharks are very soft giants. One lady swam with one and said that her breath was taken away the first time she saw them. She said,” there is no reason to fear these gentle creatures and every reason to see them up close!” These fish are very quiet, though they can be very fast. Unlike other sharks, whale sharks have huge mouths. They also have a big snout. They commonly swim with their mouth open. Whale sharks have hard skin and pointy scales. They have a checker-like skin pattern. Whale sharks have these contents that amaze people.