An aquarium has been slammed for after its star 'whale shark' turned out to be nothing more than a robot. Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen, China re-opened to much fanfare on October 1 after a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. They're also one of the most mysterious. An aquarium in Okinawa has housed one for nearly 30 years--a global record.

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 ...

Endangered whale sharks are at greater risk from potentially deadly shipping collisions due to global warming, warns new research. The largest living fish species - that can grow to more than 60 ...

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 ...

The robotic Whale Shark in the tank. Picture: Jam Press The aquarium has been slammed for featuring the mechanical creature. Picture: Jam Press But many were left feeling short-changed after its ...