Human-made structures act as artificial reefs, luring plankton and, in turn, Earth’s largest fish. That could put whale sharks at risk of ship strikes.

Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has banned all kinds of interactions with whale sharks, locally known as “balilan,” ...

Emory graduate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores conservation efforts for the species in the Feb. 15 episode of “Mutual of Omaha’s ...

A whale shark has left tropical waters to make a rare appearance off a town on the NSW South Coast a few hours’ drive from ...

According to their results recently published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, the culprit is clear: a killer whale ...

Marine researchers are investigating the death of a basking shark that washed up recently in Wellfleet. Here's what we know.

The Wildlife Trust of India’s “Pan India Whale Shark Project” has rescued and released 1,001 whale sharks that were accidentally entangled in fishing nets, which the agency says is a ...

Whale shark-watching activities have been suspended in three towns in Bohol after authorities found violations of marine life tourism regulations.

The Galapagos Islands are home to many species of shark, including the largest shark, the whale shark. Whale sharks are massive creatures that can grow to a whopping 18m (57 feet), topping the scales ...

Matt Wells went through a terrifying eight minutes as the giant animal stalked him. We might think that sounds pretty scary, ...