Whale Sharks

On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” Eric Hoffmayer talked about Larry, a whale shark that has traveled from Tampa Bay to Cuba, Honduras and beyond since scientists tagged him last year.

Florida voters will decide this November whether to dramatically expand exemptions and cap property tax increases. “Florida Matters Live & Local” examines the details.

A dead whale shark washed ashore this past weekend in Sanibel Island. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientists say it is not one of the two whale…

An increase in whale shark sightings off the coast of Sarasota is helping Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium scientists learn more about them.Scientists…

In a rare sighting last weekend, boaters spotted multiple whale sharks off the coast of Anna Maria Island.That has grabbed the attention of scientists at…