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Mating remains a mystery for biggest fish in sea

  • Scientists have never observed successful whale shark mating despite global searches.
  • Whale sharks are private and dive deep, making direct observation difficult for researchers.
  • Eyewitnesses report surface thrashing, and researchers note suspected courtship behaviors like chasing and fin-nibbling.
  • St. Helena is the only location where adult male and female whale sharks regularly gather equally.
  • Scientists need this information to protect the endangered whale shark species through measures like marine reserves.
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Where do whale sharks mate? The search to learn where the magic happens for the world's biggest fish

Nobody knows where whale sharks, the biggest fish in the sea, are mating. But scientists suspect it may be happening in the waters around St.

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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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