Whale sharks are a magnificient species. Growing up to 60 feet in length these sharks are spotted in appearance with a giant mouth similar to a whale, scooping up plankton as they cruise the open ocean. Little is known about these sharks (or any other) and I haven’t had the chance to swim with one of these giants yet although Baja’s Sea of Cortez is a good place to start.

Non-divers and television watchers alike will have the chance to see two whales sharks in captivity - the first of their kind in the U.S. - in November 2005 when the Georgia Aquarium opens. Full story here.

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