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 ...

Recently, we dove deep on the world’s smallest shark (the dwarf lanternshark) and now we’re swinging to the other end of the shark size spectrum to look at the world’s largest fish. The whale shark is ...

The vastness of the Pacific Ocean holds countless mysteries, some of which are more awe-inspiring than others. Recently, a groundbreaking discovery was made when one of the largest whale sharks ever ...

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador-It's the biggest shark-and the biggest fish-in the sea, often found roaming in warm waters around the globe with its huge mouth agape in search of dinner. Yet despite its ...

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