A Costa Rica tour group this week experienced a mesmerizing encounter with a whale shark measuring 15-plus feet in the emerald shallows off Guanacaste. The accompanying footage was captured Monday by ...

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.

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...

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 ...

LEGAZPI CITY—Whale sharks, locally known as “butanding,” have started surfacing in Donsol Bay in Donsol town, Sorsogon, as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snorkler out to spot a whale shark - a sighting that can be planned relatively easily, say guides. ---/Exmouth Dive and ...