Whale sharks can be found in any tropical or warm temperate ocean worldwide. The seasonal feeding grounds vary greatly by population, but include South Africa, Belize, Western …

Whale sharks are found in open tropical waters above 21ºc and have two distinct subpopulations found in the Atlantic ocean, and the Indo-Pacific. These benign behemoths spend their lives …

Whale sharks inhabit the open waters of all tropical oceans. They are rarely found in water below 21 °C (70 °F). Whale sharks' lifespans are estimated to be between 80 and 130 years, based …

Dec 29, 2021 · Whale sharks can be found in shallow waters as well as the open ocean, but they usually stick to the shallows. Their food source (plankton and small crustaceans) are often in …

May 15, 2025 · Whale sharks are found in marine environments worldwide but mainly in tropical oceans. They make up the only species of the genus Rhincodon and are classified within the …

These enormous fish are found in tropical oceans around the world. A whale shark the size of a school bus swims slowly near the surface of the ocean. Its wide mouth is open, like an …

A current whale shark map showing the vast range and seasonal concentration of whale shark populations throughout our oceans.

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest shark, and indeed largest of any fishes alive today. They feed on plankton and travel large distances to find enough food to sustain their …

Whale sharks live in tropical climates and warm waters. They spend most of their time away from the shore in deeper waters around 150 feet below the surface (that’s equivalent to the width of …

Whale sharks have a circumtropical distribution, which means their range extends around the globe and is made up of tropical waters. Their range covers too many countries to list, and …