Whale sharks inhabit the open waters of all tropical oceans. They are rarely found in water below 21 °C (70 °F). Whale sharks' lifespans are estimated to be between 80 and 130 years, based …

Nov 14, 2025 · The whale shark is a gigantic but harmless shark (family Rhincodontidae) found in marine environments worldwide but mainly in tropical oceans.

The whale shark is an active filter feeder, primarily consuming plankton, krill, fish eggs, and small schooling fish such as sardines and anchovies. It employs two main feeding methods: ram …

These enormous fish are found in tropical oceans around the world. A whale shark the size of a school bus swims slowly near the surface of the ocean. Its wide mouth is open, like an …

Whale sharks are found in all the tropical oceans of the world. Their white spotted colouration makes these gentle giants easy to distinguish, and popular with snorkelers and divers at sites …

Habitat and distribution The whale shark inhabits tropical and warm temperate seas worldwide, from coastal areas and continental shelves to offshore waters.

Oct 31, 2025 · Everything about whale shark behavior: diet, migrations, reproduction, threats, and the best places to see them safely.

Nearly every coastal nation within these latitudes has recorded whale sharks in its waters. They are known to inhabit both deep and shallow coastal waters of subtropical zones and lagoons …

Genetic analysis shows two distinct populations of whale sharks living in the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific Oceans. These majestic creatures are most commonly found in areas where water …

The whale shark measures some 28 feet long, roughly the length of a nearby boat. Oblivious to snorkelers less than 10 feet away, it motors on, swinging a massive tail.