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Natural World (1983 – 2020)

1983 • 39 seasons • Documentary • TV-G
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Season 28

Natural World · S28E2 — Whale Shark

Nov 18, 2008

Synopsis

Beginning at the remarkable coral reef of Ningaloo in Western Australia, marine biologist Mark Meakin embarks on an ambitious quest to understand the enigmatic journeys of the world’s largest fish. Whale sharks can grow to exceed 12 metres in length, yet these are placid, filter-feeding giants; even a young child could swim comfortably beside them. However, their destinations remain a mystery once they depart Ningaloo's turquoise lagoons. Employing satellite tags and photographic identific