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In Oslob, Philippines, whale sharks are fed shrimp to return every morning for tourists and divers. Despite its size, the whale shark does not pose any danger to humans. Younger whale sharks are gentle and can play with divers. Underwater photographers such as Fiona Ayerst have photographed them swimming close to humans without any danger. [73]
Orcas (or killer whales) are large, powerful aquatic apex predators. There have been incidents where orcas were perceived to attack humans in the wild, but such attacks are less common than those by captive orcas. [1] In captivity, there have been several non-fatal and four fatal attacks on humans since the 1970s. [2]
In other parts of the world, orcas have preyed on broadnose sevengill sharks, [75] whale sharks, [76] [77] and even great white sharks. [75] [78] Competition between orcas and white sharks is probable in regions where their diets overlap. [79] The arrival of orcas in an area can cause white sharks to flee and forage elsewhere.
Scuba divers encounter a giant sunfish. The world record of the biggest ocean sunfish is one that weighs more than 4000 pounds.
Since 1990, over 100 countries have allowed people to eat up to 87 marine mammal species, including Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins [1] Marine mammals are a food source in many countries around the world. Historically, they were hunted by coastal people, and in the case of aboriginal whaling, still are.
The endangered whale shark can reach lengths of 18 metres. The endangered whale shark can reach lengths of 18 metres. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please ...
Shores of Silence: Whale Sharks in India is a landmark film by Mike Pandey that brought about major legislative changes to protect whale sharks worldwide. This documentary depicts the needless killing and harvesting of whale sharks by poor Indian communities.
It’s floating farther out into the Gulf of Mexico.