While there is no accurate estimate for the size of the population, data suggests that the global population has declined by around 50% in the last 75 years. Whale sharks face major pressures from ...
Researchers spotted the unique behaviour amongst the endangered species at Ningaloo Reef, and believe the "hassling" from males could be keeping female whale sharks away from the site.
Large numbers of endangered whale sharks have been sighted in waters off Madagascar. The first major scientific survey in the area shows there are far more of the huge fish than previously thought.
Whale sharks are drawn to natural underwater features such as seamounts and canyons as well as ... [+] artificial features like offshore oil and gas platforms, with both acting as migratory ...