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 ...

One of the whale sharks captured on film by the researchers. The shark is swimming alongside a snorkeler in Cendrawasih Bay. © M.V. Erdmann The world’s largest ...

Whale sharks in Indonesia are suffering widespread injuries, with a majority scarred by human activity. Researchers found bagans and boats to be the biggest threats, especially as shark tourism grows.

The Georgia Aquarium said in an announcement that its overall condition was deteriorating despite veterinary care, and the decision was made to euthanize. “Caring for whale sharks is an immense honor ...

Although we know them as a simple snack fit for toddlers, graham crackers have a rather odd origin story. In the early 19th century, Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham promoted a restrained ...

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish in the world and are endangered but are hard to study because they’re largely solitary creatures that roam great distances. There are only about 30 ...

Why it's incredible: The rock formation looks like a small family of whales. Hin Sam Wan, or Three Whale Rock, is a natural formation in Thailand that is named after its striking resemblance to a ...

Australian scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying Wednesday the species was "deceptively cute" but a fearsome predator. Museums Victoria ...

To Chef Olivia Ostrow, bigger is better — especially when it comes to her new kosher restaurant. The Paris-born Ostrow, who opened Ostrow Brasserie in Miami’s Buena Vista neighborhood in 2023, is ...

Lore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, reveals an ominous twist of the marine giants. Lore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, brings an ominous twist to stories of the revered ...

BARNEGAT BAY, N.J. (WPVI) -- The Marine Mammal Stranding Center released new details Monday following the death of a minke whale at the Jersey shore. The 26-foot-long female whale collided with a boat ...

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