The whale shark is an amazing creature. They’re docile things, huge and powerful, swimming around with gaping mouths hoovering up small shrimp, fish, and plankton. Researchers keeping an eye on whale ...

One of the most impressive experiences you can have with wildlife kicks off with a shouted command. "Come on, come on, come on -- into the water," guide Georgia Clements yelled to her guests.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GEORGIA (WHNT) — The Georgia Aquarium announced the death of one of its male whale sharks on Thursday. The aquarium said its team ...

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 ...

Just before Christmas, a helicopter crew patrolling Sydney's coastline spotted a whale shark as they cruised past. The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters crew were on their way back to base when a ...

While keeping tabs on the whale sharks around the US coast, scientists came across one individual with an unusual bent back, curved like a curly S towards its tail. They believe the animal might have ...

The majority of whale sharks in a marine tourism hotspot off Indonesia have human-caused scars, according to a new study. Photo from NOAA, UnSplash The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism ...

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 ...

Whale sharks, already listed as endangered, face an array of human-induced threats such as fishing bycatch, vessel strikes, and habitat degradation among them. Pollution adds another, more insidious ...

A new study has identified whale shark stranding hotspots in Indonesia and linked them to seasonal ocean conditions, offering scientists a clearer picture of when and where risks are highest. The ...

Drone footage revealed tourists and boats are harassing endangered whale sharks at a popular site off Mexico's coast. Rule violations include boats getting too close and swimmers touching the sharks, ...