Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) feed on baitfish with other predators at Ningaloo Reef

A rare in-water observation reveals whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) feeding on baitballs alongside other predators at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. This discovery sheds light on the complex feeding behavior of whale sharks and their interactions with other predatory species, offering new insights into their ecological role within marine ecosystems.

Lester, E., Cannon, T., Lawrence, S., Wilton, J., & Araujo, G. (2022). Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) feed on baitfish with other predators at Ningaloo Reef. Pacific Conservation Biology, 29(1), 86–87. https://doi.org/10.1071/pc21033