Whale sharks, despite being the largest fish in the ocean, still have pretty secretive sex lives. What we do know about the reproductive behaviors of whale sharks is largely based on observations from aquariums or chance encounters in the wild – however,

Field studies at Ningaloo Reef document a male whale shark’s courtship attempts, offering rare insights into their mating rituals in the wild.

Whale sharks are very well studied, but their sex lives are a bit of a mystery. The courtship rituals they practice might be a little more understood now.

Researchers have captured rare video of whale shark courtship behavior, revealing intimate details of the largest fish in the sea.