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We're in business to build a more sustainable world by bringing environmental science into your life in creative ways.

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Waterlust is the best!

Great products, great customer service, great mission! Worth every penny.

- Michelle Rumbaut, TX

Whale Shark Warrior Leggings

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Waterlust Size Hip (inches) Waist (inches)
[XS] Extra Strong 32.5 - 35.5 22.5 - 26.5
[S] Strong 35.5 - 38.5 24.5 - 30
[M] Mighty 38.5 - 41.5 28 - 33.5
[L] Legendary 41.5 - 44.5 31 - 36
[XL] Extra Legendary 44.5 - 47.5 33.5 - 38.5
[2XL] Extra Extra Legendary 47.5 - 50.5 36.5 - 43
[3XL] Extra Extra Extra Legendary 50.5 - 53.5 41 - 46

VISUAL SIZE GUIDE

Explore our models below and the sizes they wear in Waterlust gear. Find the body type you most closely identify with to better understand your best fit.

[XS] Extra Strong
[S] Strong
[M] Mighty
[L] Legendary
[XL] Extra Legendary
[2XL] Extra Extra Legendary
[3XL] Extra Extra Extra Legendary

Erin is a coral ecologist and Program Manager here at Waterlust. She is 4'11" and 110 lbs.

Syriah is a sea turtle conservation biologist. She is 5'7" and 111 lbs.


Laura is a hurricane researcher who loves exploring the ocean as a scuba diver. She is 5'3" and 120 lbs.


Laura is our Chief Product Officer here at Waterlust. She is 5'10 and 147 lbs.

Amani is a co-founder and the CFO of Minorities in Shark Sciences and a shark scientist. She is 5'3", 160 lbs and a 36C.

Meagan is a biologist with a focus on water quality who loves to wear her heart on her sleeve while advocating for marine science and conservation. She is 5'3" and 155 lbs.

Kela is a marine conservationist who strives to connect students with educational opportunities to help expand the reach of the marine science field. She is 5’5”, 185 lbs, and is wearing a size XL legging.

Ruth volunteers for citizen science projects on both salt and freshwater fish and spends as much time as possible in, on, or under the water. She is 5'7" and 217 lbs.

Angela is working towards her Masters of Professional Science in marine conservation. She is 5'6" and 235 lbs.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody... and every BODY! She is 5'2" and 230 lbs.

Yes! That's the beauty of the customizable inseam length. Our leggings are made long, allowing them to fit tall people and pull over the foot for extra coverage and sun protection. The raw hem and internally stitched bar-tacks allow for customizable (unstretched/off the body - will stretch longer when worn) inseam lengths of 31”, 29”, 27”, 25”, and 23”. You can crop to 7/8ths length or customize for your height.

See how here.

We guarantee you will love your Waterlust purchase or your money back! If you receive one of our products and are not pleased with it for any reason, we would be happy to take it back in its original form for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase.

No restocking fees and free return shipping both ways for orders within the United States. International orders just need to pay return shipping, if exchanging we'll cover the cost to ship the new item back to you.

Educational resources & donation included with every purchase. Learn more.

Characteristic spots and stripes adorn the largest fish in the sea forming an intricate pattern, like a warrior painted for battle. Scientists use these distinctive markings to identify individual whale sharks. Like a fingerprint, each is as unique and special as the last.

    1. Raw hem and internally stitched bar-tacks allow for customizable inseam lengths of 31”, 29”, 27”, 25”, and 23”. Crop to 7/8ths length or customize for your height. Learn how here.
    2. Streamlined pockets on the side of both legs for your phone, wallet, snacks or sunscreen
    3. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
    4. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick dry, moisture wicking and breathability
    5. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
    6. Tag-less, wide waistband for comfort, added security and fold over option
    7. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
  • 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)

100% Fade-Proof From Chlorine, Sun & Saltwater

Anti-Microbial = Smell-Resistant

Fibers Mechanically Engineered For Quick-Dry & Moisture-Wicking

Made From Recycled Materials

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Advocate Apparel Inspired by the largest fish in the sea, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus)

Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are fish, not whales - allowing them to hold the esteemed title of "largest fish in the sea" (since sharks are fish too!). These charismatic creatures can reach lengths of 12 meters (40 feet) or more! Despite their large size, they feed on some of the smallest organisms in the sea, plankton. Hanging vertically in the water column they're able to suction feed and filter these tiny organisms through their gill rakers much like a giant vacuum cleaner pulls dust and dirt from a kitchen floor, filtering the fragments into its chamber within.

Unfortunately, approximately 100 million sharks are killed every year by humans, through direct targeted fishing efforts as well as unintended bycatch from other fisheries. The whale shark is one species of shark that is particularly vulnerable to this commercial fishing due to their high value in international trade, in addition to their highly migratory nature and normally low abundance. Research into the lives of these gentle giants can help us to manage their populations and keep these magnificent fish in the ocean where they belong.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to the Marine Megafauna Foundation

“Waterlust's support provides critical seed funding for us to rapidly develop and implement whale shark conservation projects in areas where this globally-endangered species is most at risk. This includes Mozambique, where our research and awareness work helped the government decide to fully protect whale sharks just a few weeks ago. We love working with a company that is so committed to making a positive change in the world.”

Dr. Simon Pierce, Co-Founder / Principal Scientist

the Marine Megafauna Foundation

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Maryellen Begley (Chicago, IL, US)
Just the best!

This is the fourth pair of leggings I’ve purchased. Beautiful quality, I wear these on the beach, in the water and to Pilates classes. So versatile.

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Shawn Hendricks (Atlanta, GA, US)
I love this print!!!

Bought to wear at the gym for my aquafit classes. Love the fit and look of these leggings!

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Cheryl OKeefe (North Billerica, MA, US)

Whale Shark Warrior Leggings

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Danielle (Sydney, NSW, AU)
Amazing tights

I’m 165cms and usually a size 10 Australian. Size Strong fits amazing. They look great, are very good quality and I’m loving the whale shark print. I love the principles behind this company, which is important to me too. I’ve hiked and swam in them. In cold water they have a degree of warmth because they are so thick, which I love.

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Juliette (Royal Tunbridge Wells, ENG, GB)
Best leggings ever!

If you're on the fence about ordering these leggings, honestly just go for it! My pair arrived recently and I love them so much, they look just like I expected and are so flattering. The quality and feel of them is also really nice. I look forward to wearing them for scuba diving! Lastly, I love that a portion of my payment went towards conserving whale sharks in the wild. I will definitely be ordering from this company again in the future :)

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Marie-Dominique Bernard (Berlin, BE, DE)

Whale Shark Warrior Leggings

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