“ The whale shark’s unusual digestive anatomy, ” reported National Geographic magazine, “lends itself to Jonah stories, ” referring to the Biblical incident about the prophet Jonah being swallowed by a great fish.
„ Vaalhai ebahariliku ehitusega seedekulgla sobib Joona looga, ” kirjutab ajakiri „National Geographic ”, viidates Piibli jutustusele prohvet Joonast, kelle neelas alla suur kala.