Human-made structures act as artificial reefs, luring plankton and, in turn, Earth’s largest fish. That could put whale sharks at risk of ship strikes.

Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has banned all kinds of interactions with whale sharks, locally known as “balilan,” ...

A whale shark has left tropical waters to make a rare appearance off a town on the NSW South Coast a few hours’ drive from the Victorian border.

More information: Ben D'Antonio et al, Natural and Artificial Structures Influence the Movement and Habitat Connectivity of Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus) Across Seascapes, Diversity and ...

Now that’s pretty cool,” said the post. Whale sharks or Rhincodon typus are the world’s largest living fish, growing up to 18 metres and 34 tonnes. They can live for 100 years, according to ...

Let’s discover together the wonders of this creature. The whale shark, or Rhincodon typus, is a magnificent creature that has captured the imagination of marine enthusiasts worldwide. These giants of ...

Size comparison of Carcharodon carcharias (Great White Shark, 5.2m), Rhincodon typus (Whale Shark, 9.8m) and conservative/maximum estimates of the largest known adult size of Carcharodon megalodon (15 ...

Whale sharks are drawn to natural underwater features such as seamounts and canyons as well as ... [+] artificial features like offshore oil and gas platforms, with both acting as migratory ...