It was a whale of a fail. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water park: A Chinese aquarium was ripped by angry fans after its much-hyped giant shark was revealed to be a robot.

We fear this will happen with whale sharks. These huge sharks can reach up to 18 meters—about four cars end to end—but despite their size and robust appearance, their numbers have already ...

Their immense size and graceful movements instill a deep sense of wonder and respect for marine life among all participants. While whale shark encounters are Donsol's main attraction, the area ...

July 24, 2024 — Researchers have been tracking a 26-foot endangered whale shark -- named 'Rio Lady' -- with a satellite transmitter for more than four years -- a record for whale sharks and one ...

Rising ocean temperatures could increase the threat to endangered whale sharks from large ships, researchers say. Scientists from the UK’s University of Southampton and the Marine Biological ...

An international study has found whale sharks and ships are more likely to collide by the end of the century due to climate change. The researchers used global climate models and satellite-tracking ...

Visitors of Xiaomeisha Sea World, an aquarium in Shenzhen, China were thrilled to learn of the colossal display of a whale shark. However, their excitement was soon dashed after they learned that the ...

Can you imagine a world where the majestic whale sharks would vanish? Well, a new study offers a stark warning for whale sharks: the future for these creatures is uncertain, and it’s not just because ...

Global warming may drive endangered whale sharks into busier shipping lanes, raising the risk of fatal collisions with large vessels. A new study highlights a potential 15,000-fold increase in overlap ...

An aquarium in China has been slammed over its new whale shark attraction with furious guests demanding a refund 'on-site'. Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen re-opened to much fanfare earlier ...

VISITORS at an aquarium were left fuming after spotting something wrong with its star "whale shark". Fans demanded a refund on their £30 tickets over the bizarre creature - but it's left many ...