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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.
88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex
10% of profits from the sales of this product will be donated to The Marine Megafauna Foundation, a non-profit focused on the research and conservation of threatened marine megafauna, particularly sharks and rays.
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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.
The Marine Megafauna Foundation is helping to shed light on the population structure, migratory patterns, and the conservation requirements of these threatened sharks. Created in 2009, they aim to research, protect and conserve the large populations of marine megafauna (large marine species) found along the Mozambican coastline. Almost all whale sharks encountered by divers are juveniles and most are males. Where the school-bus-sized mature sharks swim, what they eat, and where the females give birth has long been a mystery, however their team is now very close to making these discoveries. 10% of profits from your purchase will go to the Marine Megafauna Foundation for satellite tags that are needed to track the movements of these large female whale sharks.
“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
So happy I bought to have bought from Waterlust. Very comfortable and goes to a great cause. Will be purchasing more in the future.
This is so cute and super comfy. The size chart was also right on point for me (size S for 32D). I can't wait to order more!
This has become my new favorite top for not only surfing and diving but also jujitsu and yoga too! It’s comfortable, high quality material and doesn’t have those annoying bra pads (but it’s thick material and doesn’t need it). I’m going to purchase more styles for sure!
This has become my new favorite top for not only surfing and diving but also jujitsu and yoga too! It’s comfortable, high quality material and doesn’t have those annoying bra pads (but it’s thick material and doesn’t need it). I’m going to purchase more styles for sure!
I have been searching for a sports bra that would fit my large rib cage paired with a small bust size, and your Whale Shark reversible top is perfect. Add an excellent design, recycled material and a worthy cause and this sports top is so worth it! Thanks for
I'm a para-swimmer and this is probably the most comfortable swim top I've ever owned (and I've gone through a lot). It's supportive, sleek, and allows for full range of movement, which is essential for me as my upper body does all the work swimming. Plus, the whale shark print is so cute! I feel like a beautiful aquatic creature wearing this. It also works as a lovely sports bra when not in the water.
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