These sharks are ovoviparous (born live from an egg). Largest Shark: The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest fish in the world, measuring up to [50 feet] long. Smallest Shark: Mature ...

Over the course of their lives (which can last more than 100 years), whale sharks travel distances that can exceed the circumference of Earth.

Baby whale sharks remain one of the biggest mysteries in marine science, but new research suggests their birthplaces may be ...

Since the whale shark is a filter feeder, the divers were not at risk of being eaten A giant whale shark looked ready to snack on a pair of amazed divers off the coast of Tubbataha, Philippines.