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Largest fish

The current largest fish record is 62 ft, held by Whale shark, set on January 1, 2001. Last checked October 14, 2026.

62

ft

Whale shark

Arabian Sea, 2001

Holder
Whale shark
Record
62 ft
Metric
18.8 m
Exact figure
18.8 m (61.7 ft)
Location
Arabian Sea
Date set
January 1, 2001
Last checked
October 14, 2026

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