Save The Whale Sharks!
How Can We Help Whale Sharks?
The whale shark is the biggest fish and shark in the world. These gentle marine giants roam the oceans
around
the globe,
generally alone. However, large numbers of whale sharks often gather in areas with abundant plankton
food—making
them
prime tourist attractions.The distribution of whale sharks indicates the presence of plankton and the
overall
health of
our oceans.
Whale sharks are highly valued on international markets. Demand for their meat, fins and oil remains a
threat to
the
species, particularly by unregulated fisheries. They are victims of bycatch, the accidental capture of
non-target
species in fishing gear. And whale shark tourism presents a threat to the species as it can interrupt their
feeding and
sharks can be injured by boat propellers.
Learn more on Worldwildlife