Amy is an active environmental volunteer and divemaster. She is 5'3", 128 lbs, 36B and is wearing a L short.

Amy is an active environmental volunteer and divemaster. She is 5'3", 128 lbs, 36B and is wearing a L.

Amy is an active environmental volunteer and divemaster. She is 5'3", 128 lbs, 36B and is wearing a L short and M top.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5'2", 230 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 3XL short.

Model: Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5'2", 230 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 3XL short.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5'2", 230 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 3XL short.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S top and M short.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size S top and M short.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’10, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M short.

Meggan is working on a masters degree in marine science and has worked as a coral scientist. She is 5'1", 105 lbs, 32A and is wearing an XS top and XS short.

Model: Meggan is working on a masters degree in marine science and has worked as a coral scientist. She is 5'1", 105 lbs, 32A and is wearing an XS top and XS short.

Meggan is working on a masters degree in marine science and has worked as a coral scientist. She is 5'1", 105 lbs, 32A and is wearing an XS top and XS short.

Meggan is working on a masters degree in marine science and has worked as a coral scientist. She is 5'1", 105 lbs, 32A and is wearing an XS short.

Waterlust Whale Shark Warrior Shorts fabric

Whale Shark Warrior 4 Inch Shorts

Name: Whale Shark Warrior 4 Inch Shorts
Brand: Guatemala
SKU: SHORT-WSW-XS
Price: 59.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.92 (38 reviews)

$59.00 USD

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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.

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1. Streamlined pockets on the side of both legs for your phone, wallet, snacks or sunscreen
2. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick dry, moisture wicking and breathability
3. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
4. 4' inseam with longer length in the back to flatter your curves while keeping you covered
5. Tag-less, wide waistband for comfort, added security and fold over option
6. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
7. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex
5% of sales 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.
Orders are lovingly packaged using minimal packaging and eco-responsible materials, and shipped from our wonderful partner warehouse in Pennsylvania within the same or next business day. We’ll email you with your tracking info as soon as your order is shipped.

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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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Packaged responsibly

We lovingly prepare each one of our orders for its journey to you using the best packaging materials we can find with the least environmental impact.

Free returns + exchanges

Free within the U.S. International orders must pay return postage. Exchanges orders can be placed immediately with an instant credit.

Happiness Guaranteed

We stand behind every product we make. If you have a problem, we will solve it with the relentless determination of a salmon swimming upstream to spawn.

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

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. 5% of sales 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.

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“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

Well made!

Top quality and beautiful design. These shorts are just what I wanted!

Comfortable

Initially ordered an S based on size chart and it was to small - but easy exchange for a M. Very comfortable. I got it to go with the whale shark swim top for beach days. It seems like it will stay put in the waves.
Only wish is for them to make a 2 inch inseam version!

Simply the best!

I’ve been wearing waterlust for years and they continue to impress. The quality of product exceeds similar companies. The material is thick and supportive. Colors and patterns are perfect. I have worn and washed some of mine many times over serveral years and have no stretching or fading. I just bought these shorts for a recent trip and the customer service was above and beyond. After a website glitch they reached out and went out of their way to make sure I got the right product in time for my vacation. I didn’t have to ask, they just did. Will continue to shop here!

Shorts in Belize

I lived wearing these under my shorty wet suit. They helped me ease into my wetsuit without a struggle. They roll up a little at the bottom
But aside from that they are perfect.

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Whale Shark Warrior 4 Inch Shorts

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)