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 enigmatic whale shark, known scientifically as Rhincodon typus, holds the title of the largest fish in the world’s oceans ...

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 ...

Researchers have captured rare video of whale shark courtship behavior, revealing intimate details of the largest fish in the sea.