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As the only aquarium in the western hemisphere displaying a whale shark, Georgia Aquarium is in a rare position to study these gentle giants up close. Through in-depth research and conservation efforts in the field, they strive to better understand whale shark biology and behavior to champion conservation efforts worldwide.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 428 reviews.
Whale sharks are my favourite :)
Saffron C.5/5Verified
I love these bracelets!!!! They are so cute I got so many compliments on them! I did have to make them smaller but it was really quick and easy.
Angela L.5/5Verified
Whale sharks are my favorite fish, and I was so excited when I saw that there was a whale shark bracelet. The seagrass(??) color is absolutely beautiful. I'm planning on buying the whale shark plushie and maybe a few other colors of the whale shark bracelets in the future ❤️❤️❤️
Mckayla S.5/5Verified
it looks amazing and came right on time!
Ally G.5/5Verified
It was amazing and I love the color
Callie W.5/5Verified
I love my bracelet but I just maybe wish it would have had more vibrant beads
Estere I.5/5Verified
This was the first bracelet of 8 so far that ive purchased, ive found in my bracelets that the sea animals have slightly looser bands than the land animals
Gaige M.5/5Verified
I love Fahlo!! I’ve been fahlo-ing for over a year now and have 44 animals!!
Abbie W.5/5Verified
I love it so much
Cato C.5/5Verified
Love the bracelet sooo much it’s soo adorable only thing is it’s too big so I’ll have to take out few beads but that’s just small thing
Mia5/5Verified
Love Love Love my bracelets and adorable plush, the best thing about them is the conservation they represent
Nikki B.5/5Verified
It’s really sturdy and doesn’t brake easily
Giuseppe C.5/5Verified
I love it! I am amazed by whale sharks and I love tracking Chuck. I love the updates that I get and all of the information and facts! Its amazing!
Isabela P.5/5Verified
I love following Plover. The whale shark has become my most favorite sea animal.
Virginia S.5/5Verified
Best purchase ive ever made
Sydney S.5/5Verified
I have several bracelets now and have been pleased with every single one. I could hardly wait to get my bracelet through the mail. Every bracelet will come with a card that will show the animal you've chosen. It will also give you information about the animal and the scientific study that is being done to protect these animals. It's also a lot of fun to track your animal. ENJOY!!!
Jeri L.5/5Verified
I love fahlo so much and I was filled with joy when the whale sharks came back for season 1: journeys! Whale sharks are my favourite animal and I love having the opportunity to be able to track one and see updates on them,so so pleased with my purchase! I’m currently tracking plover and I love her so much! ❤️🐋
Brooklyn O.5/5
I Love this bracelet and all the other ones fahlo sells, I’m so happy to have this added to my fahlo collection of now 4 bracelets and can’t wait to get more ! I love fahlo so much and the concept of having a lovely animal to track aswell as a beautiful bracelet and help the animals I track while I do it.
Thank you for everything you do fahlo!
Brooklyn O.5/5Verified
I love it so much
Ariyanna M.5/5
The colors r beautiful, and the carved animal is adorable...in love.
Emily S.5/5Verified
I bought the wolf one from the Philly zoo and bought the whale shark on. Love this product!!!!!!
Jase F.5/5
I love this! my whale shark is awesome! love the colors and hope you keep making new lovely bracelets. added to the collection. I'm basically addicted to these!!!
Patricio F.5/5
We love supporting this company! My kids and I pick animals out every year
Jasmin5/5Verified
I love the options that are available.
Amy M.5/5Verified
Wunderschöne Steine 🥰
Nadine H.5/5Verified
I bought this bracelet twice because it's so beautiful. It's now a friendship bracelet since I gave the other one to my best friend for her birthday. :)
Anika W.5/5Verified
Love it!
Doris P.5/5Verified
Great quality and beautiful color
Kristy D.5/5Verified
Love it! My kids and I have so much fun tracking and reading about each animal!
Amanda M.5/5Verified
Great quality
Kristianna R.5/5Verified
Love being able to track the sea creatures
Dawn M.5/5Verified
Love it
Halley F.5/5Verified
I bought this for my sister for her birthday and she absolutely loves it! I have yet to see her take it off :)
Claire L.5/5Verified
Beautiful colors and I loved the Giraffe
Deborah J.5/5Verified
The postal service gave me a fright as I don't have much trust in any neighbors and the package was misdelivered.
Estera C.5/5Verified
Beautiful
Heather N.5/5Verified
It’s really nice. Fits well! Not to loose nor to tight.
Elif A.5/5Verified
Very pretty I love it so much
Eliza F.5/5Verified
I LOVE WHALE SHARK!!
NICE COLOR!! When I wear it, it makes my skin brighter
Chutikan S.5/5Verified
Added this to my other shark bracelet
Carol S.5/5Verified
Why are whale sharks tracked?
“We still have much to learn about whale sharks! One of the best, least invasive ways to understand their migration, seasonality, and habitat use is through tracking. Learning these patterns allows us to adjust current tourism practices, make better conservation decisions and fight for stricter regulations if necessary. Additionally, tracking migration patterns may allow us to gain more insight into whale shark breeding behaviors about which we currently know very little.”
“Whale sharks are tracked with satellite tags. We have used two different forms of satellite tags: fin-mounted and tow-behind tags. Tow-behind tags are attached to the skin of the animal and stay on for a few months before being shed. The fin-mounted tags are also eventually shed as they migrate out of the dorsal fin over time. Both tags record location (latitude/longitude), depth, temperature, and time. This allows us to recreate their movements and learn more about their migratory patterns!”
“As far as we can observe, neither of our attachment methods are harmful to the whale sharks in any way. There are many tag types and applications, and we use the least invasive, easiest to apply options.”
Yes, whale sharks are currently listed as “endangered” on the IUCN Red List. Specific threats to whale sharks include entanglement in fishing nets, boat strikes, ingestion of marine debris and microplastics, and in some cases, human interference through opportunistic fishing and unregulated tourism.
Why are whale sharks called whale sharks?
Like whales, these creatures are gentle, filter-feeding giants who do not bite or chew. But that’s where the similarities end, as whale sharks have cartilage instead of bone, making them true sharks.
How big are whale sharks?
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world and the largest fish known to have lived on this planet. With an average length between 18 and 32.8 ft (5.5–10 m), whale sharks are often compared to the size of a school bus! Because of its size and cartilaginous skeleton, it does not fossilize well, and in life it is very difficult to weigh accurately.
What do whale sharks eat?
Whale sharks have a huge mouth that can reach up to 4 ft (1.4 m) across. However, it eats some of the tiniest creatures in the ocean! The whale shark’s throat is very narrow, often compared to the size of a quarter, which means it can only ingest small zooplankton like sergestid shrimps and fish eggs, as well as krill, jellies, and small fish like sardines or anchovies.
Whale sharks ingest these animals through different filter feeding behaviors aided by specialized flaps in their mouth called velum, which stop the backflow of water as the shark closes its mouth, preventing the loss of food.
Do whale sharks have any predators?
Whale shark pups can be vulnerable prey to other large fish, but adults have few to no natural predators. Humans are the biggest threat to whale sharks.
Where do whale sharks live?
The short answer? All over! Whale sharks are fans of temperate and tropical waters, spanning the tropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
How long do whale sharks live?
Whale sharks are estimated to live over 100 years, and don’t reach maturity until about 30 years old.
“We still have much to learn about whale sharks! One of the best, least invasive ways to understand their migration, seasonality, and habitat use is through tracking. Learning these patterns allows us to adjust current tourism practices, make better conservation decisions and fight for stricter regulations if necessary. Additionally, tracking migration patterns may allow us to gain more insight into whale shark breeding behaviors about which we currently know very little.”
“Whale sharks are tracked with satellite tags. We have used two different forms of satellite tags: fin-mounted and tow-behind tags. Tow-behind tags are attached to the skin of the animal and stay on for a few months before being shed. The fin-mounted tags are also eventually shed as they migrate out of the dorsal fin over time. Both tags record location (latitude/longitude), depth, temperature, and time. This allows us to recreate their movements and learn more about their migratory patterns!”
“As far as we can observe, neither of our attachment methods are harmful to the whale sharks in any way. There are many tag types and applications, and we use the least invasive, easiest to apply options.”
Yes, whale sharks are currently listed as “endangered” on the IUCN Red List. Specific threats to whale sharks include entanglement in fishing nets, boat strikes, ingestion of marine debris and microplastics, and in some cases, human interference through opportunistic fishing and unregulated tourism.
Like whales, these creatures are gentle, filter-feeding giants who do not bite or chew. But that’s where the similarities end, as whale sharks have cartilage instead of bone, making them true sharks.
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world and the largest fish known to have lived on this planet. With an average length between 18 and 32.8 ft (5.5–10 m), whale sharks are often compared to the size of a school bus! Because of its size and cartilaginous skeleton, it does not fossilize well, and in life it is very difficult to weigh accurately.
Whale sharks have a huge mouth that can reach up to 4 ft (1.4 m) across. However, it eats some of the tiniest creatures in the ocean! The whale shark’s throat is very narrow, often compared to the size of a quarter, which means it can only ingest small zooplankton like sergestid shrimps and fish eggs, as well as krill, jellies, and small fish like sardines or anchovies.
Whale sharks ingest these animals through different filter feeding behaviors aided by specialized flaps in their mouth called velum, which stop the backflow of water as the shark closes its mouth, preventing the loss of food.
Whale shark pups can be vulnerable prey to other large fish, but adults have few to no natural predators. Humans are the biggest threat to whale sharks.
The short answer? All over! Whale sharks are fans of temperate and tropical waters, spanning the tropical Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Whale sharks are estimated to live over 100 years, and don’t reach maturity until about 30 years old.
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