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 ...

The ocean is home to some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on Earth, many of which dwarf anything found on land. From massive whales to elusive deep-sea dwellers, these giants of the sea ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Only three and a half miles out, scuba divers got to witness a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity… a whale shark in the Gulf of Mexico. At an average size of 45 feet and ...

Ofek,” the whale shark, died off the coast of Gaza on Friday, according to the environmental conservation organization Sharks ...

Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the offensive. Their new target is whale sharks, the world's largest fish species. According to CNN, a new study — published in the journal ...

At first glance, our skin may look boring to you. But if you take a closer look, every cell carries within them a hidden world of microbes that orchestrate intricate networks on their surface. These ...

In the battle of killer whale vs. shark, one of these two apex predators has a decided advantage, and this holds true even if you narrow it to the fiercest of shark the species, the great white.

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

The killer whale pod in Mexico hunts and attacks much larger whale sharks by targeting them from below, a study finds Kelsey Williamson Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the ...