Whale sharks are endangered. Tour operators in some destinations offer the chance to join them in the water. Here’s what you ...

A whale shark that had been released off west Japan's Kochi Prefecture last month for purposes including ecological research ...

The ideal time to travel to Djibouti for snorkeling with whale sharks is during the peak season of October through February.

For starters are they whales, or sharks? These gentle giants are both beautiful and fascinating and we bet you didn't know ...

It was a whale of a fail. Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water park: A Chinese aquarium was ripped by angry fans after its much-hyped giant shark was revealed to be a robot.

A dead whale shark has been discovered in a river in western Japan. It was later confirmed that the fish had been kept in an ...

Drew didn’t need his scuba diving gear to enjoy a stunning view of a whale shark; he relied on his impressive ...

As the whale shark season draws to a later than usual close at Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef, experts and tour operators warn the animals face an increasingly perilous journey ahead.

An aquarium in China has been slammed over its new whale shark attraction with furious guests demanding a refund 'on-site'. Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen re-opened to much fanfare earlier ...

Xiaomeisha Ocean World, the largest aquarium in Shenzhen, China, opened its doors on 1 October, boasting an impressive "whale ...

Hundreds of whale sharks visit Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef annually, with as many as 60 sighted in a single day during the peak feeding period. Their presence also brings a festive ...