Whale sharks are known to pop up once in a while.

This is the whale shark, the largest fish in the world.

The whale shark is the largest species in this order.

That facility has kept at least one whale shark for more than 10 years.

A day with whale sharks is unlike anything you will have ever experienced.

Staff members did not see the same kind of appetite changes in the two female whale sharks, officials said.

Whale sharks are enormous, up to 60 feet long, and peaceful.

At nearly 20 feet long and growing, these two enormous whale sharks are members of the largest fish species on Earth.

Interaction with the whale sharks is regulated by the local department office.

Do you know how likely you are to find the whale sharks on any given day?

First day there were about 6 whale sharks around.

Try snorkeling with a whale shark to raise the heart rate!

Some animals, for instance the Whale shark were studied in depth.

Despite its size, the whale shark does not pose significant danger to humans.

The Maldivian waters are also home for the whale shark.

Younger whale sharks are actually quite gentle and can play with divers.

However, the island is developing a growing tourist industry in the form of whale shark viewing.

He discovered new species of fish and had an adventure with a whale shark."

Tofo is known as the whale shark Mecca of the world.

In 2001, the feeding site of the whale sharks was declared a special protected zone.

We are traveling to Yucatan this summer primarily to see the whale sharks.

"Relative to other species of sharks, the whale shark is even more poorly understood."

Their presence led to the town's receiving the moniker "whale shark capital of the world."

No dead whale sharks have been found however.

Most divers visit the island to see hammerhead and whale sharks.