“These gentle giants are typically found in cooler waters, and are rarely spotted in waters off California, raising curiosity ...

Baby whale sharks remain one of the biggest mysteries in marine science, but new research suggests their birthplaces may be tied to oceanographic features like oxygen minimum zones.

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

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 ...