11. Great White Shark: The 11th largest fish, these apex predators average 15-20 feet in length, and are one of the ocean's most formidable creatures.
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10: Hammerhead Shark: Tenth on the list, the peculiar Hammerhead can grow up to 20 feet long. They're known for their unusual head shape.
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9: Giant Grouper: Ranking ninth, the Giant Grouper can reach 8.9 feet and weigh as much as 800 pounds. They're known for their large mouths and strong jaws.
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8: Giant Trevally: Eighth on the list, the Giant Trevally can grow up to 5.5 feet and weigh around 176 pounds. They're robust, powerful predators.
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7: Tiger Shark: Ranking seventh, Tiger Sharks can reach up to 25 feet. They're known for their distinctive stripes and varied diet.
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6: Beluga Sturgeon: At sixth place, the Beluga Sturgeon can reach up to 20 feet. Known for their caviar, they're one of the largest freshwater fish.
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5: Manta Ray: In fifth place, the graceful Manta Ray can reach widths of up to 29 feet, making them the largest of the rays.
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4: Ocean Sunfish: Ranking fourth, the peculiar Ocean Sunfish, also known as Mola Mola, can weigh up to 2,200 pounds.
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3: Giant Oarfish: Third on our list, the world's longest bony fish, the Giant Oarfish, can reach lengths up to 56 feet. They're rarely seen due to their deep-sea habitat.
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2: Basking Shark: In second place, the gentle Basking Shark can reach 40 feet. They're filter feeders, consuming mostly plankton.
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1: Whale Shark: And the title for the biggest fish goes to the Whale Shark. These gentle giants can reach up to 60 feet in length and are friendly to divers.