Scientists documented the first formal case of spinal deformation in a whale shark (Rhincodon typus), observed at the Gulf of Mexico’s Ewing Bank.

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...

Scientists say that simple interventions could "greatly lessen" that burden on the local population of the "gentle giants".

A snorkeler quickly swims away as a whale shark bumps into her with its mouth open on August 3 in Cebu, Philippines. Despite their imposing size, whale sharks are filter feeders that usually pose ...

The annual week dedicated to sharks on the Discovery Channel starts on July 7 and is hosted by John Cena this year. But, maybe you'd rather see sharking in person versus on the screen. Sharks are ...

A whale watching tour in Nova Scotia, Canada saw a great white shark eating a whale carcass during a Sept. 2 tour. 'It's a ...

The Goa government has launched the 'Whale Shark Conservation Project', offering Rs 75,000 to those who rescue endangered marine species. The initiative, collaborating with various organizations, aims ...

An orca pod in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico has devised a cunning strategy to hunt and kill whale sharks — the world’s largest fish that can grow up to 18 meters (60 feet) in length — new ...