Researchers said the whale shark’s return to the Gujarat coast supports the idea that there was a unique group of whale sharks in the Arabian Sea. “Previous tissue samples and genetic studies ...

Whale sharks often appear in documentaries, films, and social media, symbolizing the ocean’s wonder and vulnerability. A remarkable video shared on Instagram captures a whale shark in a rare and ...

Whale sharks, recognized as the world’s largest fish, have long posed a challenge for scientists who strive to understand the details of their life cycles – particularly their mating rituals. Given ...

The fake whale shark is meant to raise awareness about the protected species. But tourists visiting the aquarium are outraged and have complained about the high ticket prices.

Xiaomeisha Ocean World in China is under scrutiny after it was revealed that the whale shark featured in its exhibits is actually a robotic model, not a live animal. The revelation has sparked a wave ...

Much of the criticism, however, centred on the park’s star attraction: a “mechanized whale shark.” Photos of the shark showed joints in the body where parts of the robot had been joined together. On ...

It was a whale of a fail. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water park: A Chinese aquarium was ripped by angry fans after its much-hyped giant shark was revealed to be a robot.

Researchers have found that heavily used shipping lanes pass through crucial whale shark feeding grounds, posing a threat to this endangered species. Research published 15 May in Science of the ...

He noticed a whale shark and swam over, coming about 6 feet (1.8 meters) above it when the orcas arrived, he told Live Science. "The killer whales start coming in and next I know they're biting ...

Georgia Aquarium’s main focus is to combine field research with site-controlled research to allow for in-depth understanding and care of the world’s sea creatures. Furthermore, the Georgia Aquarium is ...