Whale sharks use underwater features and oil platforms as migratory stepping stones, affecting conservation efforts.

The Galapagos Islands are home to many species of shark, including the largest shark, the whale shark. Whale sharks are ...

Whale sharks use both natural and artificial underwater features, such as seamounts and oil platforms, as stepping stones in ...

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish in the world, growing as much as 40 feet or more in length. Despite their size, they are incredibly docile and only feed on plankton ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Around 70 tiger sharks feasted on a dead whale at Shark Bay in Western Australia. Two passenger boats passing through on a cruise witnessed the whole thing.

The West Australian study looked at satellite data from 78 tracked whale sharks over the past 14 years at Ningaloo Reef and ...

A friendly whale shark floated over to scuba divers exploring a shipwreck site in Thailand. Footage shows the baby marine ...

Researchers spotted the unique behaviour amongst the endangered species at Ningaloo Reef, and believe the "hassling" from males could be keeping female whale sharks away from the site.

Whale sharks can get caught up in fishing nets in their feeding areas and migration corridors, and are also vulnerable to getting hit by ships. The activities of the multimillion-dollar whale shark ...

The Wildlife Trust of India's collaborative efforts with local fishers and government agencies have saved over 1,000 whale ...