GLOBAL WHALE SHARK PROGRAM.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE
TO WHALE SHARKS.
Everything we know about the world's largest fish — biology, ecology and conservation, from the team that wrote the book on whale sharks.
ANATOMYWhale Shark Anatomy: the Body Plan of the World's Largest Fish
Extraordinary features, and the reasons behind their unique adaptations.
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SIZEWhale Shark Size & Comparison with Other Marine Giants
How big do whale sharks really get — and how do they measure up against other ocean giants?
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FEEDING & DIETWhale Shark Feeding and Diet: What the World's Largest Fish Eats
What whale sharks eat, how a fish this size lives on plankton, and why they feed at night and in the deep.
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MIGRATION & MOVEMENTSWhale Shark Migration and Movements: Where They Go and Why
Where whale sharks live, how far and how deep they travel, and how we track them.
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GROWTH & LIFESPANHow Long Do Whale Sharks Live? Growth, Age, and Lifespan
How fast whale sharks grow, when they mature, and why nobody knows exactly how long they live.
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REPRODUCTIONWhale Shark Reproduction
How does the largest shark in the world reproduce? Understanding this is crucial for effective conservation.
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THREATS & CONSERVATIONWhy Are Whale Sharks Endangered? Threats and Conservation
Fisheries, ship strikes, tourism and climate — what is driving the decline, and what is working to reverse it.
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