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

There are more than 500 species of shark found across the world, and they range in size from centimetres long to ocean giants. Read on to find out about the biggest sharks in the world. The whale ...

Whale sharks, with their enormous size and docile demeanor, are a remarkable example of nature's grandeur and complexity.

Although whale sharks can live for 80 to 130 years in the wild, they typically do not survive beyond 5 years in aquariums.

It may have been comparable in length to today's biggest whale sharks, the largest of which has measured in at 18.8 metres. Without a complete megalodon skeleton to measure, these figures are based on ...

Despite their size, whale sharks pose no threat to humans, as they feed by filtering plankton and small fish from the water. Despite their size, whale sharks swim at a leisurely pace of around 3 ...

The behemoths are indeed sharks: They breathe through gills, like fish. They are cold-blooded, like fish. The "whale" part of the name refers to size and how the animals eat. They are one of only ...

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the worlds largest fish species with the maximum size recorded of 18 meters total length. A migratory megafauna which can be found in warmer climates and nearer ...