A pod of orcas was observed attacking a juvenile whale shark in a completely coordinated manner. "You could hear the crunch of the final blow," Ayres recalled, as reported by National Geographic.

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.

But in the case of a giant sperm whale vs. a great white shark, who would win in a fight? Let’s explore each of their strengths and consider the many factors that would come into play in this ...

When you think of giant sharks, the great white from the blockbuster Jaws ... Read on to find out about the biggest sharks in the world. The whale shark, Rhincodon typus, is the largest fish in the ...

Belize’s marine magic was on full display this week when divers with Seahorse Dive Shop in Placencia had a close encounter ...

A whale-watching tour off Southern California got a close-up look at a passing basking shark, which are rarely seen in warmer waters, a video shows. A Davey’s Locker Whale Watching boat spotted ...

A giant shark that roamed the oceans millions of years ago could have devoured a creature the size of a killer whale in just five bites, new research suggests. For their study published Wednesday ...

This is true for all sharks, from the formidable great white to the gentle giant the whale shark. Shark skeletons don’t include any bones at all. But their jaws, spinal column and the cartilage ...