b) Orca biting the pelvic fin of the whale shark. c, d) "Moctezuma," an adult male from the group, identified among the orcas involved. For several years, sporadic observations have suggested ...

We now know how orcas hunt the world’s largest fish We now know how orcas hunt the world’s largest fish This photographer aims to turn shark ... Whale sharks team up with other predators ...

This scuba diver couldn't believe his luck when a gigantic whale shark cruised right past him. The great beast would have run ...

The activities of the multimillion-dollar whale shark tourism industry might also disturb these gentle giants. Whale sharks likely play an important role in the ecosystem. Not only are juveniles an ...

The male killer whale killed the shark and consumed its liver - all ... "Disruptions in the balance of apex predators can affect other species too," explained Dr Towner. "Endangered African ...

But was this apex predator simply a beefed-up great white shark ... It may have been comparable in length to today's biggest whale sharks, the largest of which has measured in at 18.8 metres. Without ...

Generally, whale sharks have few predators to worry about, being the largest fish species on the planet. The gentle giants, which eat tiny plankton, can grow as long as a school bus. Still ...

Though whale sharks are enormous — capable of growing up to 60 feet long — they are known to be gentle creatures. Conversely, orcas can grow roughly 32 feet long and are apex predators.

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the biggest fish on the planet, with some clocking in at 60 feet long. Now, for the first time, we might have some clues to how these endangered gentle giants mate.