A juvenile whale shark swam from Madagascar to Seychelles, marking the first confirmed movement between the two nations.

When diving in the ocean, you can expect to see a variety of incredible sights. However, what these divers witnessed was truly astonishing. Not only did they get to see this ocean giant up close and ...

Whale sharks are not just a species but a 'living ecosystem,' according to experts.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

As I pull on my mask and snorkel and waddle over to the boat’s edge in long flippers, I feel a slight trepidation before jumping into the blue abyss. I’m in the middle of the Indian Ocean, about to ...

Family film shot on the Ningaloo Reef centres around a young girl who befriends an endangered whale shark pup.

Weighing up to several tons, whale sharks are also notable for their markings. Each pattern of spots is unique and scientists identify individual fish using computer programs first developed to study ...

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 ...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — A pair of shark bites that occurred on Hilton Head beaches last month was, understandably, the source of consternation among locals and visitors, and few things stir the human ...