The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism hotspot suffer from human-inflicted scarring, new research has revealed. Between 2010 and 2023, a team of international scientists studied whale sharks ...

Marine biologists have documented the first case of a whale shark surviving with a severe spinal deformity. The finding ...

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 ...

He was likely hunted by fishermen from the Gaza Strip or washed ashore. “Ofek,” the whale shark, died off the coast of Gaza on Friday, according to the environmental conservation organization Sharks ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

Deepwater fishing is also becoming increasingly common, potentially endangering these species even more. [Sign up for Today in Science, a free daily newsletter] Other iconic marine animals, including ...

The Caribbean Sea is often associated with crystal-clear water, vibrant coral reefs, and post-card perfect beaches. But ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Gareth J. Fraser, University of Florida (THE CONVERSATION) The world’s oceans are home ...

The majority of whale sharks in a marine tourism hotspot off Indonesia have human-caused scars, according to a new study. Photo from NOAA, UnSplash The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism ...