| Whale Shark | |
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| Details | |
Speed
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100% |
Health
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12.0 (total: 1200) |
Damage
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6.0 (total: 120) |
Bleed reduct.
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50% |
Boosts
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4 |
Size scale
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2.1x |
| Biome statistics | |
Oxygen time
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60 seconds |
Temperature time
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10 seconds |
Pressure time
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20 seconds |
Salinity time
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20 seconds |
| Credits | |
Sprite Designer
|
John Fallot |
Concept Creator
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John Fallot |
The Whale Shark is a Tier 10 Animal based off its real life counterpart, Rhincodon typus.
Mechanics[]
- Wobbegong Sharks evolves into Whale Sharks.
- The suitable habitat for the Whale Shark is Warm, Shallow and Salt waters.
- If a Whale Shark exits water, it will lose oxygen (15 seconds).
- If a Whale Shark exits a Warm habitat, it will lose temperature (10 seconds).
- If a Whale Shark exits a Shallow habitat, it will lose pressure (20 seconds).
- If a Whale Shark exits a Fresh habitat, it will lose salinity (20 seconds), except if it's on dry land, where the timer stops but does not regenerate.
- Whale Sharks can eat plankton
, ice , reef food , volcano food , flappy ducks , humans , meat , Stonefish barbs , Anglerfish bait, and bird poop . - Whale Sharks can hide in the giant crack or the windows of the Giant Shipwreck
Abilities[]
Active Abilities[]
| Name | Image | Charge Time | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remora s |  |
N/A | Hold down boost to command your Remoras to attack targets. This does not consume boosts. As long as the boost is held, the Remoras will attack the targets in range according to the following priority:
Upon hitting their target, the Remora will die and deal 100 damage to its' target. It will also inflict a 15% slow onto whatever animal it hit. Once a Remora dies, a boost bar will be consumed. Once every Remora is dead, the Whale Shark will gain a +20% speed boost. (For further information: see Remora) |
Passive Abilities[]
- Each boost of a Whale Shark represents a Remora. Upon filling a boost bar, a Remora will spawn as a Whale Shark Drone and follow its host (the Whale Shark that spawned it) around, orbiting it if it stays still. A Whale Shark can have up to four drones.
- Whale Sharks are immune to grabs, Whale suctions, and turbulent waters (a.k.a whirlpools).
Skins[]
Skins are cosmetics used to change an animal's looks, or sometimes, an animal’s biome or size statistics slightly. The table below shows the list of approved skins that can be used for the Whale Shark.
Realistic skins can be used in every time of the year. They are mostly based on real-life species, or adjectives such as 'Battle-Scarred' or 'Dark'.
| Realistic Skins | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ID | Price | Creator | Creation Date | Stat Change | Description | Image |
| Opalescent Whale Shark | 22639 | 325 
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Bl00p | 12th August, 2024 | None | When submerged in water, whale sharks may change color. Their color can vary on how deep they are in the water and how much light there is at the moment. But, usually in deeper waters, the whale shark will appear to change from their true color, a brownish marroon, into blueish green and purple hues, sometimes even both. In honor of u/pan_gydygus. |  |
| Luminous Whale Shark | 5053 | 125
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MEGAmew | 30th July, 2024 | None | Many species of sharks, including whale sharks, are covered in teeth-like scales that give their skin a rough texture. But recent studies have found some whale sharks have these tiny teeth, called dermal denticles, on their eyeballs — a feature not seen in any other vertebrates. |  |
| Mauve Whale Shark | 20862 | 175
|
monsieur_stuff | 31st July, 2024 | None | None |  |
| Basking Whale Shark | 24987 | 175
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Dinothis | 2nd July, 2024 | None | Based on the colors of whale sharks that go near the surface to feed on plankton on the surface of the ocean. This method of feeding makes it appear as if the whale shark is basking. |  |
| Trevally Traveler | 10608 | 225
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Random_Rhincodontid | 27th June, 2024 | None | Whale sharks are often seen swarmed by many small fish, such as the live sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) and juvenile golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus). These fish gain protection, as many predators are scared away by the large shark. The whale shark also benefits, as its parasites are removed by its companions. Live Sharksucker by Tacoco, name by monsieur stuff |  |
| Reversed Rhincodontid | 24815 | 300
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Random_Rhincodontid | 27th June, 2024 | None | The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is known for its remarkable patterns which serve as camouflage for juvenile sharks. A dark backside covered in elaborate light spots allows the shark to blend in with the shimmering waters of the ocean when viewed from above, and a white underbelly camouflages the shark against the bright surface from below. Each whale shark's pattern is completely unique, allowing scientists to use these patterns like fingerprints to identify specific sharks. |  |
| Teal Tofu Shark | 806 | 175
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Myhailot | 23rd June, 2024 | None | In Chinese Taipei, the whale shark is called the 'Tofu shark'. Dark green or teal is a rare coloration. |  |
| Tropical Whale Shark | 13501 | 200
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Random_Rhincodontid | 17th June, 2024 | None | Despite being the largest of all living fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeds mostly on tiny plankton and other animals like small fish. The whale shark is also the world's largest omnivore and has been observed eating algae. Their range extends to tropical and warm temperate seas all over the world. |  |
| Albino Whale Shark | 21934 | 300
|
Tacoco | 10th May, 2024 | None | A white albino whale shark was seen off the coast of the Galapagos islands on 2007. This was the first ever record of an albino specimen of this shark and since then, there has only been one additional sighting of an albino whale shark off the coast of Australia. Scientists believe it is very possible that it is the same female that was sighted both times. |  |
| Tenebrous Whale Shark | 376 | 200
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Tacoco | 9th April, 2023 | None | None |  |
| Blue Whale Shark | 25 | 200
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GrAnD_GuArD_GaMeS | 16th July, 2021 | None | I Decided to re-create my Blue Whale Shark to fix its current issues, mainly the derpy eyes it previously had & its rather dull coloring, among other things. Thus, the Blue Whale Shark V.4 is complete, Featuring the following changes: • Wider sides to allow for more visible patterning • Improved mouth area • Returned to previous colors, but added more contrast & vibrancy • Added more patterning with the new space available • Now has duel pelvic fins to match whale sharks in real life |  |
| Velvet Whale Shark | 3471 | 200
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cookiemonster33 | 17th July, 2021 | None | Unusual coloration of the whale shark. |  |
Seasonal skins can only be used in certain seasons, such as Christmas, Lunar New Year etc. They will disappear from the Store once the Season is over, but will be back next year, and remain in the player's inventory if they bought them.
| Seasonal Skins | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ID | Price | Creator | Creation Date | Stat Change | Season | Description | Image |
| Remora | 24315 | 0
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ArtistryGuildㅤ | 5th April, 2024 | None | Lunar New Year | None |  |
| Botanical Whale Shark | 20868 | 0
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Random_Rhincodontid | 14th February, 2024 | None | Valentine's Day | Covered in beautiful flowers and vines, this whale shark is a lovely sight for all. |  |
| Maple Shark | 22895 | 0
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Random_Rhincodontid | 19th October, 2023 | None | Halloween | As the crisp autumn current sweeps through the sea, even whale sharks know it's time to decorate. As leaves are often hard to come by in the middle of the ocean, some kelp has been added to hold things together. This warm-colored whale shark has come ready with both for extra autumnal festivity. |  |
| Necromancer | 8622 | 0
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啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊 | 12th September, 2022 | None | Halloween | [minor fixed] summoning the dead.... |  |
| Hivecodon Typus | 21182 | 0
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Random_Rhincodontid | 28th March, 2023 | None | Easter | According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway, because bees don't care what humans think is impossible. But you'd better beelieve this is no bee, it's a whale shark, and it's comb to tell you there's no end to this honeymaginable pain of never-ending bee puns. |  |
| Lantern Whale Shark | 10091 | 0
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Random_Rhincodontid | 16th January, 2023 | None | Lunar New Year | Through means unknown, this paper lantern gained life as a whale shark. It now swims through the sea, creating fiery guides to lead its way. |  |
| Ancient Whale Shark | 124 | 0
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manb_922 | 29th October, 2022 | None | Halloween | This ancient whale shark's sarcophagus may be thousands of years old, but it's still heavily guarded by the remoras that defended it in life. Not from evil spirits though, as these mysterious hieroglyphics keep them away. I wonder what they mean... Credit to u/KingCreeper3000 for reskin |  |
| Winter Wonderland Whale Shark | 1707 | 7
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GrAnD_GuArD_GaMeS | 15th December, 2020 | None | Christmas | Season’s Greetings! Featuring a transparent belly along with plenty of ice & snow, this whale shark is the embodiment of a Winter Wonderland! |  |
Unrealistic skins are skins only usable on custom servers that allow using them. They are mostly spaced themed, or in some cases absurd in terms of the stat changes they provide.
| Unrealistic Skins | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ID | Price | Creator | Creation Date | Stat Change | Description | Image |
| Reefback Whale Shark | 12631 | 150
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Random_Rhincodontid | 24th January, 2023 | None | Sleeping for centuries and carried by the currents, this ancient whale shark provides a home for many other animals. Should their home be threatened, they won't hesitate to defend it. |  |
| Whale Remora | 20957 | 0
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7492654_799 | 8th March, 2023 | None | The Whale Remora is exactly what you would think it is - a whale-sized remora. Tiny whale sharks circle it and defend it from predators. |  |
| Just a Random Fish… | 12719 | 150
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Random_Rhincodontid | 3rd February, 2023 | None | Average whale shark. Has a pet comb jelly. Supposedly makes animations. Makes ocean-related puns, most of which make ab-sole-utely no sense. |  |
| Carrier Whale Shark | 11853 | 0
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ImpartialEffort | 30th October, 2022 | None | It's a commonly made comparison, so why not This artwork was originally made for a challenge I did in 2021 which was to do Inktober in Deeeepio's style. |  |
| Hyper-Realistic Whale Shark | 12064 | 150
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Random_Rhincodontid | 23rd July, 2022 | None | It's uh... well, it exists. |  |
| Cardboard | 10997 | 150
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啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊啊 | 30th March, 2022 | None | A W I D E , f l a t and badly drawn boi Don't worry it is waterproof. finally decided to make this cuz the in-game whale shark looks like a cardboard. |  |
Strategies[]
- Whale Sharks are unable to dash, which makes them bad at pursuing and hunting prey. As a Whale Shark it's best to play defensively, only use your Remoras when your opponent is low during a facetank and finish them off while you have your speed boost.
- Always keep on a look out for food, they help to regenerate your health and Remoras.
- Whale shark stands 0 chance against any semi decent duo.
- Whale Sharks are extremely helpless in FFA, due to the wide dispersion of food and its inability to dash, a Whale Shark recovers boosts very slowly and will be reduced to atoms byplayers who know how to hit and run. It has lower health and damage than other tanks too, to make matters worse. Hence, it is almost impossible to see a Whale Shark in FFA.
- Whale Sharks stand a better chance with the support of its teammates in TFFA or PD. Damage from Remoras could immediately finish an enemy under 400 health off, turn tides by exerting pressure, and slow down foes so that its allies can take advantage.
- A fun thing to do is to stay near Clam Shells in Pearl Defense so that the shell is defended by 14 remoras instead of 10. This suits the Whale Shark's defensive playstyle, and acts as extra damage to swiftly kill tanky animals, even the Whale. Don't try this if the animal in question is an Atlantic Torpedo, wait for it to attack first before defending with your Remoras.
- While being unviable in most gamemodes, the Whale Shark is usuable in 1v1. Whale shark is decent in this gamemode, however it is incredibly vulnerable to timer stalls and not exactly among the best 1v1 animals.
- Whale shark got nerfed for no reason, the remoras no longer collide , don't try to hold the enemies with your remoras they will just go through it.
Trivia[]
- The Whale Shark is not invincible to Pearl Drone Remoras that orbit the Clam Shells in Pearl Defense.
- Whale Shark is the only animal in the game to, by default, have 4 boosts, while other animals have between 1 to 3.
- This can, however, can be surpassed by the Manta Ray with correct loadouts in its aura. Manta Rays can have up to six boosts!
- In real life, the Whale Shark is a ram-breather: it could only breathe while moving, much like the Great White Shark. However, before the Snow and Below Update only the Shark had its oxygen meter deplete while staying still, while the mechanic did not apply to Whale Sharks. This mechanics was later removed in recent updates and Sharks can now stay still without problem, marking the extinction of 'ram-breathing' mechanics.
- The Whale Shark is crowned as the most underpowered Tier 10 Animal in Deeeep.io. Unbelievable? Play a few games as it and the answer will become clear. It is slow yet reliant on food to regenerate its Remoras, completely helpless when out of boosts, and other animals do a lot better than it in team-plays. The only place where it shines is 1 vs 1, yet it's not even close to the meta. Hence, let's think of a rework for the Whale Shark and post it on Deeeep.io's Official Discord Server, Subreddit and forum. I'm sure that if FedericoMouse, the Crabinet and dwellers of the deeeep work together, we'll find a solution for this problem, and make Whale Shark a fun animal for everyone to enjoy! #justiceforwhaleshark #longlivejohnfallot
References[]
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