A whale shark being brought to the surface by killer whales. (Credit: Kelsey Williamson) In the Gulf of California, an unusual behavior has emerged among a pod of killer whales, revealing their ...

Swimming with whale sharks is a transformative adventure that will change your worldview. They’re gentle but strong, large but timid, but, most of all, absolutely beautiful. We had an opportunity to ...

Whale sharks are the largest fish on the planet; the average whale shark is between 18 and 40 feet long, though the Georgia ...

Along the coast of Gujarat, India, a renowned spiritual leader is inspiring fishermen to become guardians of the world’s biggest fish: the endangered whale shark. ♪ (water gurgling ...

It was 7:30 a.m., and between the brutal jet lag and a mild hangover, I was tempted to skip the whole whale shark excursion that everyone else in my sailing group couldn’t seem to stop talking ...

Whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, captivate the hearts of many with their gentle nature and majestic presence. These spotted behemoths roam the tropical seas, filtering plankton through ...

Whale sharks, which grow up to 18m long, are known to feed in the gulf, and there is anecdotal evidence that they are hunted by orcas, an apex predator. Researchers have now gathered direct ...

The world’s largest fish, whale shark, can be more than 40 feet in length and weigh about 50,000 lb. However, these marine giants are not a threat to humans. They feed on plankton and small fish. In ...

Whale sharks are among the largest fish species on the planet. They grow up to 20 m (65 ft) in length. Imagine what it’s like to swim side by side with a fish 10 times bigger than you— it's thrilling ...

A dead whale shark has been discovered in a river in western Japan. It was later confirmed that the fish had been kept in an aquarium and was released into the sea. A whale shark, about 6 meters ...

Our oceans are warming, and it's having a detrimental impact on marine life. Coral reefs are bleached, mollusks can't build their shells, and whale sharks are running out of food. Phys.org describes a ...

Locals who fear a dead whale buried on a northern NSW beach will lead to increased shark attacks in the area are questioning the decision of the authorities responsible. The 10m-long rare white ...