Whale sharks are tracked with satellite tags. We have used two different forms of satellite tags: fin-mounted and tow-behind tags. Tow-behind tags are attached to the skin of the animal and stay on for a few months before being shed. The fin-...
Like whales, these creatures are gentle, filter-feeding giants who do not bite or chew. But that’s where the similarities end, as whale sharks have cartilage instead of bone, making them true sharks.
Whale Sharks have a huge mouth that can reach up to 4 ft (1.4 m) across. However, it eats some of the tiniest creatures in the ocean! The whale shark’s throat is very narrow, often compared to the size of a quarter, which means it can only ingest...
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world and the largest fish known to have lived on this planet. With an average length between 18 and 32.8 ft (5.5–10 m), whale sharks are often compared to the size of a school bus! Because of its size...
Yes, whale sharks are currently listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Specific threats to whale sharks include entanglement in fishing nets , boat strikes, ingestion of marine debris and microplastics, and in some cases, human interference...
As far as we can observe, neither of our attachment methods are harmful to the whale sharks in any way. There are many tag types and applications, and we use the least invasive, easiest to apply options. To learn more, visit our partner directly...
Whale shark pups can be vulnerable prey to other large fish, but adults have few to no natural predators. Humans are the biggest threat to whale sharks.
The short answer? All over! Whale sharks are fans of temperate and tropical waters, spanning the tropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Whale sharks are estimated to live over 100 years, and don’t reach maturity until about 30 years old.
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