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Whale Shark Warrior Leggings

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

Customer Reviews

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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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Helga Kröck (Giessen, HE, DE)
Better as expected

Solid material and I really like the print. Size fits, legs long enough for my 1,75 cm height.
Happy that I decided to order.

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