Newly discovered juvenile whale shark aggregation in Red Sea
Monday, August 4, 2014 - 08:30
in Biology & Nature
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus)—which grow more than 30 feet long—are the largest fish in the world's ocean, but little is known about their movements on a daily basis or over years. A newly discovered juvenile whale shark aggregation off Saudi Arabia is giving researchers a rare glimpse into the lives of these gentle giants.