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

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 ...

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 ...

An aquarium has been slammed for after its star 'whale shark' turned out to be nothing more than a robot. Xiaomeisha Ocean World in Shenzhen, China re-opened to much fanfare on October 1 after a ...

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 ...

Your support makes all the difference. Aquarium enthusiasts in China were left shocked when they discovered that a much-hyped giant whale shark on display was, in reality, a robot. The Xiaomeisha ...

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

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

China's Xiaomeisha Sea World aquarium is facing widespread criticism after revealing its prized whale shark exhibit is actually a robotic replica. Following a five-year renovation, the aquarium ...

VISITORS at an aquarium were left fuming after spotting something wrong with its star "whale shark". Fans demanded a refund on their £30 tickets over the bizarre creature - but it's left many ...

Xiaomeisha Sea World in Shenzhen faced backlash for showcasing a mechanical whale shark after five years of renovations. Critics highlighted the robot's visible gaps and the high entry fee of $40 ...