PBS
Pbs: Nova: Shark Attack!
An informative site that touches on evolution, life cycle and interesting facts about sharks.
Other
Field Trip Earth: Whale Sharks
Learn fascinating facts about the whale shark and see what actual scientists do in the field when they study this animal off the coast of Tanzania.
University of Florida
Florida Museum of Natural History: Whale Shark
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Whale Shark
Find out about the Whale shark, the world's largest known fish in this brief but informative site.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Whale Sharks
This site gives an in-depth description of a whale shark, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Fishin for Facts Library
A comprehensive site that includes a wealth of information on whales, sharks, penguins and squid.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Whale Shark (Rhincodon Typus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Rhincodon Typus, otherwise known as the whale shark.
Other
Sea and Sky: Sharks and Rays
Selected species of sharks and rays are described and illustrated with photographs.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Whale Shark
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, conservation status, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Whale Shark. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: World's Largest Fish Is Shrinking
From ABC News in Science, Jacquie van Santen's article examines research connected to the progressive shrinking of the whale shark.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Where Do Whale Sharks Go?
From ABC News in Science, Kathy Graham's article examines research connected to the tracking of whale sharks as they journey throughout the eastern Indian Ocean.
Tramline
Tramline: Sharks Field Trip
Travel with your learners on a virtual field trip: learn about sharks. You will find many informative and interactive websites!