Shark teeth, bones and shells reveal that Templeton was once a seaside paradise with palm trees, warm water and colorful fish ...

MANILA, Philippines — A whale shark, locally known as butanding, died of extreme exhaustion in Balayan, Batangas yesterday, the Philippine Coast Guard reported. The PCG said in its Facebook post ...

In short: Researchers in WA's north have observed a mature male whale shark biting the tail of a juvenile female on an annual expedition. It is believed to be the first time a pre-mating ritual ...

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the biggest fish on the planet, with some clocking in at 60 feet long.Now, for the first time, we might have some clues to how these endangered gentle giants ...

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are elasmobranchs—the group of cartilaginous fish that includes sharks, rays, skates, and sawfish. Whale sharks also happen to be the largest fish in the world ...

A new study found that a killer whale pod in Mexico is attacking much larger whale sharks from below to debilitate them. This "sniper" hunting strategy appears to be an organized attack, according ...

Why are whale sharks more vulnerable to ships than other fish? Whale sharks are the world’s largest fish, with the largest-ever-recorded whale shark clocking in at 18.8 metres.

Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran advocates for global cooperation to protect whale sharks and marine ecosystems, urging conservation efforts. June 10, 2025 e-Paper. ... PRINT. Minister for Forest ...

Scientists were also interested in studying the whale shark’s oil-filled liver, which keeps it buoyant. Dr Mark Meekan and Kim Brooks work in tandem to collect copepods from the mouth of the whale ...

Researchers have been tracking a 26-foot endangered whale shark -- named 'Rio Lady' -- with a satellite transmitter for more than four years ... Print Email Share. Breaking. this hour.

Here’s what to do if you spot a whale shark in the UAE Watch: WhaDubai: A whale shark has been spotted near the Abu Dhabi Corniche. The Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), shared a video of ...