Our Sharks
Aiko (Female)
Entangled in discarded fishing nets near Koh Tao in 2022, Aiko was carefully freed by our dive specialists. She spent three months in our offshore pens recovering from abrasions before being released with a satellite tag to track her migrations.
Last Known Location: Gulf of Thailand
Swafta (Female)
Spotted off Isla Guadalupe in 2023 looking underweight, Bahia received daily supplemental plankton feeds at our facility. After regaining full strength, she was released and has since become a favorite among eco‑tour cruises.
Last Known Location: Lofoten Islands, Norway
Kaimana (Male)
Photographed in 2021 with a minor boat‑strike scar, Kaimana was monitored in our pens until her wound healed completely. She was then released and is now regularly observed by citizen scientists, helping us study site fidelity around the reef.
Last Known Location: Ningaloo Reef, Australia
Whale Sharks: Gentle Giants of the Ocean
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish on Earth—growing up to 12 meters long—yet they’re harmless filter‑feeders, gliding through warm tropical seas with mouths agape to sieve plankton. Their unique spot patterns are as individual as fingerprints, guiding researchers to track epic migrations of up to 20 000 km each year. Despite their colossal size, these gentle giants face threats from bycatch, boat strikes, and plastic pollution—making every rescue and conservation effort vital to their survival.
View a short video from BBC Earth