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,” ...

Scientists have confirmed a great white shark found dead on a beach in western Victoria in 2023 was killed by orcas for its ...

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.

An endangered North Atlantic right whale and her calf were spotted splashing in waters off of New York City last week — ...

From an ethical whale shark safari in the Maldives to volunteering with bears in Romania, eco-friendly experiences are the gift that keeps on giving this year.

Contender, a male great white shark measuring nearly 14 feet long, is the largest ever tagged and studied among the Northwest Atlantic white shark population, according to researchers.

Marine researchers are investigating the death of a basking shark that washed up recently in Wellfleet. Here's what we know.

Over the weekend, a 38-foot-long female gray whale washed ashore at Dockweiler State Beach, prompting an outpouring of grief ...