The average whale shark measures about 30 feet long, with a mouth stretching nearly 5-feet across. The largest whale sharks ...

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the ...

Doha: Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with Discover Qatar, has announced the return of Whale Shark tours for the 2025 season, during a launch event held at Place Vendome. The tours offer residents ...

Hitan" in Arabic, holds more than 400 primitive whale skeletons that offer a snapshot of the evolution of these creatures ...

Whale sharks, which can reach 15 meters (50 feet) in length, weigh up to 34 tons (68,000 pounds) and live for 80 years, are not dangerous to humans. They are found in tropical seas all over the world.

Megladon’s chompers could grow up to 7.5 inches long to devour gigantic prey. The largest extant shark species—and the biggest fish species on Earth—is the whale shark (Rhincodon typus).

Humans have driven sharks and their cousins to the brink of extinction. The health of the entire ocean is at stake.

Each summer, a natural wonder unfolds beneath the surface of Qatar’s northern waters — one of the world’s largest gatherings of whale sharks. From June to September, these gentle giants rise to feed ...

Whale sharks can dive as deep as 2,000 metres, and after just 20 seconds, our first sighting disappears into the dark blue below. But it’s only minutes before we’re back in the water for round ...