Mating remains a mystery for biggest fish in sea
- Scientists actively investigate whale shark mating behavior near St. Helena Island in the South Atlantic.
- Researchers have never observed successful copulation of these enormous fish anywhere globally.
- Eyewitness accounts and researchers report suspected courtship activities including chasing and fin-biting.
- Kenickie Andrews called observed actions near the island "classic shark courtship behavior."
- Locating mating sites helps protect these endangered sharks through establishing potential marine reserves.
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