This is the Safari Ltd. Monterey Bay Whale Shark Replica Scale Model Toy

Features:

• Stunning scale model ocean replicas expertly sculpted with the collaboration
  of the scientists of the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California.
• Each replica is finely hand painted and accurate down to the last scale.
• Educational information in five languages provides excellent data to help
  teach children about these mysteries of the deep.
• Phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health.
• Breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures.
• Featured is our Monterey Bay Whale Shark Size: 10 L x 2.5" H (25.5 x 6.5 cm).
• Suggested age 3

Animal Information

• NAME: Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)
• CLASS: Chondrichthyes
• ORDER: Orectolobiformes
• FAMILY: Rhiniodontidae
• LENGTH: 35 ft (10.5 m)
• WEIGHT: 13 t (11,794 kg)
• HABITAT: Tropical and warm temperate seas
• SCALE: 1:40

This unique collection of ocean creatures are found in the waters off the coast of the Half Moon Bay which is where the aquarium is located. It is approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco. The mission of the aquarium is to foster ocean conservation and protect it and its sea dwellers throughout the world. Safari Ltd. shares this commitment with them.

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