Baby whale sharks remain one of the biggest mysteries in marine science, but new research suggests their birthplaces may be ...

Over the course of their lives (which can last more than 100 years), whale sharks travel distances that can exceed the ...

Residents worked together to rescue a 22-foot whale shark (butanding) that got tangled in a fishing net near the shore of ...

New research reignites debate over the size of this extinct giant, also suggesting it looked unlike a great white ...

The 2025 whale shark season is off to an exciting start with the first sightings of these gentle giants at Ningaloo Reef. Ningaloo Aviation spotted two whale sharks during a scenic flight recently, ...

Feeding whale sharks disrupts their migratory patterns and makes them dependent on humans for food, which can have long-term negative effects on their survival. Sustainable practices and strict ...

Recent incidents where whale sharks were accidentally entangled in fishing nets on the Thiruvananthapuram coast have turned the spotlight on a critical issue—the absence of adequate compensation ...

Although not as big as Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, it offers similarly spectacular snorkelling and it is also the best ...

Whale sharks are the superheroes of the ocean, working tirelessly to keep our marine ecosystem in tip-top shape. These gentle giants are masters of filter feeding, chowing down on massive quantities ...