Researchers spotted the unique behaviour amongst the endangered species at Ningaloo Reef, and believe the "hassling" from males could be keeping female whale sharks away from the site.
Kelsey Williamson The study's scientists observed four separate hunting encounters in which the orca pod encountered and attacked a whale shark. Kelsey Williamson provided photos from the ...
This time, however, a male whale shark swam up behind her ... they don’t think it’s likely that the encounter led to a pregnancy because the female was too small. Still, though, it gives ...
On a sunny May afternoon in 2024, a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) unwittingly allowed researchers a glimpse into the little-known romantic life of this species. Although these sharks are ...
For a small country, Wales has an abundance of coastline which attracts a wide variety of marine life due to our proximity to the Gulf Stream. Here's a guide to some of the more common species you ...
Q: Were you scared to be in the path of a 30-foot whale shark? A: Fear is a good thing when working with wild animals. Whale sharks aren’t harmful to people. The worst thing is you might get ...
Under whale shark and manta ray encounter guidelines, you must stay at least 10 feet away from the animals at all times, and never attempt to touch them. You also shouldn't attempt to block their ...