Read on to find out about the biggest sharks in the world. The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is the largest fish in the world. It’s found in tropical and temperate oceans, in both deep water and ...

Over the course of their lives (which can last more than 100 years), whale sharks travel distances that can exceed the ...

Since the whale shark is a filter feeder, the divers were not at risk of being eaten A giant whale shark looked ready to snack on a pair of amazed divers off the coast of Tubbataha, Philippines.

Weighing up to several tons, whale sharks are also notable for their markings. Each pattern of spots is unique and scientists identify individual fish using computer programs first developed to ...