How to Use whale shark in a Sentence

whale shark

noun
  • Gillett shared the same image on her own account, plus a bonus shot of a whale shark.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Cargo vessels are killing whale sharks and right whales and sea turtles.
    — Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The fish have been found in the gills and cloacal openings of whale sharks and the mouths of lemon sharks.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
  • Orcas are such adept hunters, in fact, that they've even been spotted taking down the whale shark, the world's largest fish, as well as great whites.
    — New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The vast majority of whale sharks observed were also young males, researchers said.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In Thailand, whale shark sightings are considered rare.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
  • There’s a lot of stuff in the ocean, and marine debris tends to aggregate in the same places as does the whale sharks’ primary prey.
    — JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The Blob, on the other hand, pulled species from further offshore, such as bluefin tuna or whale sharks, closer to shore.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Their database of whale shark sightings was compiled from field surveys and citizen science.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Taking a cruise tour staffed by local experts is one of the best ways to see all the area has to offer, from spinner dolphins to sea turtles to whale sharks.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Isla Mujeres, an island near Cancun, is a great place to take an early morning dive with whale sharks.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
  • While out on the boat, the fishermen spotted a shadowy sea creature off one end of the boat and recognized it as a whale shark, officials said.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Park officials said the whale shark sighting was a positive sign for marine conservation efforts in the area.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Ari Atoll is one of the best places in the Maldives for whale shark diving, so the resort offers more than just beautiful beaches.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • One of the highlights comes off Sumbawa, where local fishing platforms known as bagans attract whale sharks feeding near the surface with small shrimp called ebi.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
  • Expect to see surgeonfish, blue tang, moorish idols, plus whale shark and manta rays in the May-September rainy season.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The study comes as global populations of whale sharks — which live in warm and tropical waters around the world — have declined substantially.
    — Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Exotic species such as whale sharks, hammerhead sharks and bluefin tuna were seen by boaters and anglers who marveled at the sea creatures more common in tropical waters.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Since each whale shark has a unique pattern of white spots and stripes on its dorsal surface, researchers were able to identify individual sharks and assess their injuries.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Today, food is a selling point as valuable as whale shark sightings or diving the most beautiful coral reefs in the world (both of which Aqua Blu offer, natch).
    — Lela London, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • As most whale shark sightings took place at bagans, when tourism was growing, researchers conclude that initiatives to protect the species were necessary to prevent further injuries from bagans or boats.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The pristine reefs here are home to an abundance of marine life and endless underwater cleaning stations that attract resident manta rays, whale sharks, and turtles.
    — Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Other iconic marine animals, including whale sharks, oceanic whitetip sharks and manta rays, were also added to a list that bans all the commercial trade of their species or by-products.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2025
  • The aquarium includes over 11 million gallons of water throughout its aquariums, some of which house larger marine life like whale sharks and manta rays.
    — Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Another winning photograph shows a marine biologist off of western Australia sampling the microbes living on the skin of a wild whale shark.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
  • Set against the coastal backdrop of Oslob, Cebu, known as a sanctuary for whale sharks, the film is scheduled to start shooting in the island province in October.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Divers here have access to protected coral gardens, sea turtle nesting zones, and seasonal gatherings of whale sharks, which cruise the waters from October onward.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2025
  • This pristine marine wonderland is home to over 450 species of marine life, including the world-famous whale sharks, as well as 250 diverse coral species.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Omnivory may perhaps be inevitable, given whale sharks’ essentially indiscriminate form of feeding.
    — JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
  • As their name implies, whale sharks are a shark species known for their giant size and are the world’s largest fish, reaching over 30 feet in length, according to Thai National Parks.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025

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