Human-made structures act as artificial reefs, luring plankton and, in turn, Earth’s largest fish. That could put whale sharks at risk of ship strikes.

Emory graduate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant explores conservation efforts for the species in the Feb. 15 episode of “Mutual of Omaha’s ...

Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has banned all kinds of interactions with whale sharks, locally known as “balilan,” ...

A whale shark has left tropical waters to make a rare appearance off a town on the NSW South Coast a few hours’ drive from ...

Whale shark-watching activities have been suspended in three towns in Bohol after authorities found violations of marine life tourism regulations.

A diver swam alongside a whale shark off the coast of Bohol in the Philippines and got herself filmed. Then another sea giant appeared to ruin the moment.

Scientists said the presence of killer whale DNA on the great white shark was the result of a "true predation event".

With its cartilaginous body and cold blood, the whale shark is decidedly not a whale. But this shark is about as long as a humpback and just as gentle. So gentle, in fact, that tours to dive with ...