Despite this distinctive profile, scientists know very little about Rhincodon typus—the whale shark. The behemoths are indeed sharks: They breathe through gills, like fish. They are cold-blooded ...

Courtship and procreative behavior in many species of elasmobranchs—cartilaginous fish including rays, sawfish, sharks, and skates—may include following and biting. However, there has been little ...

The researchers said orcas may target whale sharks’ ventral side because it is an area of their bodies that is thought to be the least protected. “It is very impressive how orcas work together ...

On a sunny May afternoon in 2024, a whale shark (Rhincodon typus) unwittingly allowed researchers a glimpse into the little-known romantic life of this species. Although these sharks are ...

Off the coast of Mexico, a gang of orcas led by a large adult male have learned how to hunt whale sharks, which are the ...

The research team says the orcas may be targeting whale sharks’ ventral side because there their bodies are thought to be the least protected. For example, there is less muscle and cartilage in ...

A solitary killer whale, or orca, has been filmed hunting ... and how much skill it demonstrates in tackling the shark - ramming it in the side and grabbing the pectoral fin to keep away from ...

The killer whale pod in Mexico hunts and attacks much larger whale sharks by targeting them from below, a study finds Kelsey Williamson Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on ...

Conversely, orcas can grow roughly 32 feet long and are apex predators. Kelsey Williamson Orca hits whale shark with the side of its head Related: Orca Whale Spotted Killing Great White Shark in Under ...

Orcas — also known as killer whales — are once again on the offensive. Their new target is whale sharks, the world's largest fish species. According to CNN, a new study — published in the ...