Category Archives: Whale Shark

Whale sharks' food scarce

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

Ramonito Lagahid Jr., 24, have known about the presence of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), the world's largest fish listed as “vulnerable” by wildlife authorities, in the waters off Oslob, his hometown, since the 1980s. His father would brand the fish … Continue reading →

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36-foot-long whale shark carcass brought to city harbour

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

The seven-tonne whale shark is being lifted with the help of two cranes on Tuesday morning. – Fahim Siddiqui / White Star KARACHI, Feb 7: A 36-foot-long whale shark was on Tuesday morning brought to the Karachi Fish Harbour by … Continue reading →

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36-foot-long whale shark carcass brought to city harbour

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Whale sharks may be the world's biggest fish—18 to 32 feet long and averaging 20 tons—but they don't seem to have trouble hiding out in the sea. The threatened creatures, which feast on plankton and swim with mouths wide open … Continue reading →

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Giant Whale Shark Reeled In By Pakistani Fisherman

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Last year thousands flocked to the family-friendly Whale Shark Festival, which offers guests an opportunity to participate in ecotourism adventures such as swim. Last year thousands flocked to the family-friendly Whale Shark Festival, which offers guests an opportunity to participate … Continue reading →

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