Field studies at Ningaloo Reef document a male whale shark’s courtship attempts, offering rare insights into their mating ...

But some whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef have displayed unusual white patches on their skin. Dr. Mark Meekan, a lead researcher from The University of Western Australia’s Ocean Institute ...

State officials were notified Friday morning of a newborn humpback whale calf that was found dead on a beach in Kihei.

With a disproportionally small brain for its body mass, the whale shark's size is its main advantage. But young whale sharks aren't any larger than full-grown orcas, making them prime targets for the ...

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A large robotic whale shark at a newly opened marine park in south China has made waves in the media, sparking discussions on ...

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 ...

Killer whales are known for their intelligence and power, even an inclination to sink yachts. Now, research is showing how they take down prey that few other animals can. Orcas in Mexico's Gulf of ...