Whale Shark Wonders

A Complete Guide to Whale Sharks - coming soon!

  • By Dr Simon Pierce

    CO-FOUNDER / PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST

    Dr Pierce is a pioneering researcher and global leader in whale shark research. He cofounded the Marine Megafauna Foundation and leads their flagship Global Whale Shark Program. Simon co-authored the first-ever scientific textbook on whale sharks in 2021 which forms the foundation for this Complete Guide to Whale Sharks.

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Each article explores a different aspect of whale sharks biology, ecology, and conservation.

Discover why the whale shark is the world's largest fish, learn about their reproduction, growth, and sensory biology, and delve into topics such as population ecology, foraging, and diet. In addition, explore the role of whale shark tourism as an incentive-based conservation approach, examine global threats to the species, and uncover ongoing conservation efforts.

Simon’s currently busy preparing these articles, please check back as we add more to this growing collection!

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Whale Shark Reproduction

As the largest shark species, whale sharks face numerous threats that impact their global population. Gaining a deeper understanding of their reproduction is crucial for developing effective conservation strategies.

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