Whale Shark Stories
Fireflies and Whale Sharks, A Fascinating Web of Life
Discover the connection between fireflies, whale sharks and mangrove forests through a first person account from WWF’s Catherine Plume.
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How big are whale sharks? And four other whale shark facts
Whale sharks are unique and important animals, but they are under threat. WWF is working to protect them.
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Five ways sharks and rays help the world
July 13, 2020Sharks and rays are some of the most enigmatic and misunderstood creatures of the ocean. They are crucial for the health of our planet. This blog describes five incredible ways in which sharks and rays help the world, from fighting climate change to digging through sand for their neighbors to feeding phytoplankton.
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Meet the giants of the Pacific Ocean
WWF Magazine: Spring 2019Waters between the Galápagos Islands and Ecuador attract migratory sea life, gather one of the world’s largest known populations of giant manta rays, and act serve as a whale shark breeding ground.
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Swimming with whale sharks near the Mesoamerican Reef
WWF Magazine: Spring 2018Just off the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula near Isla Holbox, the world’s biggest fish, whale sharks, gather in the summer months to feed on plankton. Our mission? To swim with them.
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All Swim
WWF Magazine: Winter 2017Donsol is a large town in the Philippines made up of 51 smaller communities. Recently, it has become a poster town for inclusive, sustainable tourism.
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Cultural Appreciation: How celebrating whale sharks transformed a community
WWF Magazine: Fall 2016
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Whale Shark Video: Saved from a Fisher’s Net
WWF Magazine: Summer 2015The art of disentangling the world’s biggest fish
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Shark Facts vs. Shark Myths
Get shark facts and help WWF dispel myths about sharks during Shark Week and beyond. How many of these have you heard?
