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 ...

Want to swim with the Tulum whale sharks? As I’ve swam with whale sharks in Mexico myself, you’re in the right place for tips — and you’re in for an unforgettable experience In this article, I’m going ...

If the sound of far-flung escapes and close encounters with a humpback whale floats your boat, read on for some of the ...

Whale sharks sure are impressive creatures. The largest fish in the oceans, they are linked to sea creatures from as long ago as 245 million years. Their size is magnificent — the largest one recorded ...

BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico — Miguel Aguíñiga Rodríguez, Baja California’s Secretary of Tourism, has announced the start of the whale shark observation season, running from June 1 to December 15 in Bahía ...

A photographer gets too close to a humpback whale. Swimming alongside wild dolphins or whales may feel like a once-in-a-lifetime bucket-list experience. The glossy images and the awe-inspiring reels ...

Ocean-lovers will be pleased to know that the largest known living fish, whale sharks, are safe for humans to be around. These docile sharks are filter-feeding, meaning they primarily eat plankton and ...

Multiple shark species are home to the Caribbean Sea, helping to create healthy marine ecosystems. The great hammerhead shark possesses a unique profile that creates specific tracking challenges for ...

SAMARINDA (BelTA - ANTARA) - Pulau Miang Village in East Kutai District, East Kalimantan, is introducing a new marine tourism attraction: direct interaction with whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) in its ...

When you think of popular requests to Make-A-Wish, trips to Walt Disney World in Florida and meeting celebrities like WWE superstar John Cena come to mind. Zahara Weeks, a 16-year-old from Suitland, ...