In March 1995 the Okinawa Aquarium received 1,0 whale shark "Jinta". At that time the whale shark had a size of 4,70 m. In March 2019 - now an adult - he has reached 8.7 meters. World Record!! Jinta, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium’s whale shark, holds the world record for long-term rearing!
