Whale Sharks
Articles about a scuba diving favourite and the world's biggest fish, about which we know so little
The big questions remaining about whale sharks
Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell asks Marine Megafauna Foundation co-founder, Dr Simon Pierce, what we still need to find out about this elusive species
How and why is the whale shark the world’s largest fish
Big being beautiful is certainly the case with whale sharks. Here is why they grow to such a size and what benefits being the biggest provides
Seriously injured whale sharks can heal in months
A study covering years of recorded sightings has found that whale sharks have an extraordinary ability to heal after being seriously injured.
Featured Photographer: Naomi Rose
Naomi is an Irish Underwater Photographer now living and working on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Naomi learned to dive in Ireland (yes, really!) with her university club, spending most of her time
Whale shark mating behaviour photographed at Ningaloo
Whale shark mating behaviour has been photographed for the first time at Ningaloo Reef, off the coast of Western Australia
First ultrasound scans and blood samples taken from wild Galápagos whale sharks
Scientists have successfully taken ultrasound scans and blood samples from wild, free-swimming Galápagos whale sharks
Mexico’s Isla Holbox whale shark aggregation
Douglas David Seifert experiences the phenomenal seasonal gathering of whale sharks around Isla Holbox in Mexico
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