HILTON HEAD ISLAND — A pair of shark bites that occurred on Hilton Head beaches last month was, understandably, the source of consternation among locals and visitors, and few things stir the human ...

With the resumption of whale shark watching activities, Aumentado said certain prohibitions will be enforced, including a ban ...

The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism hotspot suffer from human-inflicted scarring, new research has revealed. Between 2010 and 2023, a team of international scientists studied whale sharks ...

One of the most impressive experiences you can have with wildlife kicks off with a shouted command. "Come on, come on, come on -- into the water," guide Georgia Clements yelled to her guests.

HILTON HEAD — The death investigation of a whale beached in May found that starvation caused the mammal’s demise. The 31-foot, 20-ton sperm whale was found May 3 on the coast of Hilton Head Island.

Taroko the whale shark was euthanized after his health declined at the Georgia Aquarium, officials announced. Screengrab from the Georgia Aquarium’s Facebook post After he was rescued from a seafood ...

Weighing up to several tons, whale sharks are also notable for their markings. Each pattern of spots is unique and scientists identify individual fish using computer programs first developed to study ...

Whale sharks, the largest living fish species, are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Over the past 75 years, populations have declined by more than 50% worldwide, ...

The majority of whale sharks in a marine tourism hotspot off Indonesia have human-caused scars, according to a new study. Photo from NOAA, UnSplash The majority of whale sharks in a global tourism ...