Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics. Rio Lady is a whale shark (Rhincodon typus ...

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 the ...

BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico — Miguel Aguíñiga Rodríguez, Baja California’s Secretary of Tourism, has announced the start of the whale shark observation season, running from June 1 to December 15 in Bahía ...

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The Gulf of Mexico is a large basin with around 617,800 square miles of water. The area supports diverse marine life, including many species of sharks. There are around 24 different species of sharks ...

Drone footage revealed tourists and boats are harassing endangered whale sharks at a popular site off Mexico's coast. Rule violations include boats getting too close and swimmers touching the sharks, ...

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 ...

Killer whales off Mexico have developed coordinated hunting skills to take down whale sharks, adding to their reputation as the ocean's top predator. Orcas are hunting whale sharks. Is there anything ...