Kelsey Williamson provided photos from ... start biting the whale shark's soft stomach, causing the massive animal to bleed out. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter ...

Despite this distinctive profile, scientists know very little about Rhincodon typus—the whale shark. The behemoths are indeed sharks: They breathe through gills, like fish. They are cold-blooded ...

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 ...

Residents were pleasantly surprised when they spotted the whale shark in Dubai on Thursday afternoon. Some of them took to social media to share photos and videos of the visitor. Passers-by took ...

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 ...