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International Whale Shark Day: Gentle Giants of the Blue

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August 31, 2026
10:00 am
Online Event
FREE

This virtual class will swim along, as these giant filter feeders teach you all about themselves and their homes.

Meet the largest fish on Earth, the graceful, plankton-eating whale shark. Students will swim along virtually as these gentle giants filter-feed in tropical waters, learn how scientists tag and track them, and see why their survival depends on healthy oceans. Stunning video footage will make this one unforgettable.

Check out the other webinars in our People and Planet Series

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Shark Awareness Day: The Finned & the Fearless

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