Can a whale shark swallow a human?

Question

I hurd both yes and no and I know they eat krill and small fish and that they are filter feeders. I have heard humans can get sucked in b/c of there really large mouth. I have also heard that the whale shark has a small throat. How small is the throat and what is the actual measurments. thanks =b

Answer 1

im studying to become a marine bioligest,i know this stuff  and im telling you they cant,even if they try.there throut is to small only plankton,krill and small fish can get sucked in.

Answer 2

They do have large mouths, but the passage to their stomach is small, according to this website:

http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/animals5.h...

So, they really can't swallow a human.

Answer 3

they will chomp em up them chew , then swallow- so no, not whole.

Answer 4

They can, yes. They're larger than most Busses.

Answer 5

They're filter feeders so down really swim around with their mouths wide open. So unless you're launching yourself into its mouth, no, they can not swallow you.