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Whale Shark Warrior FULL-BODY Sun Suit

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Designed for diving, snorkeling, swimming, surfing, kiting, winging... you get the idea. If the ocean is your happy place but you recognize the importance of skin protection, these suits are for you! Versatile too - wear it alone or as a base layer to help you easily slip in and out of your wetsuit on those colder days.

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. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
    2. 100% chlorine, sun, salt water, and sunscreen resistant
    3. High neck collar and thumbholes at wrists to protect the tops of your hands
    4. Raw hem and internally stitched bar-tacks allow for customizable leg inseam lengths of 31”, 29”, 27”, 25”, 23”, 8”, 4”, and 2”. Crop the long legs to your favorite shorty length, or customize for your height. Learn how here.
    5. Strong front zipper for easy entry and adjustable neck/chest coverage
    6. Raglan cut sleeves for great range of shoulder movement
    7. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick-dry, moisture-wicking and breathability
    8. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
    9. No shelf bra or padding. For more support, we suggest wearing a bikini top underneath
    10. Tag-less for comfort
  • Our signature fabric is sleek, soft, and luxurious, while strong, substantial, and resilient. It’s got a gummy, supportive, and smoothing stretchiness you’ll love, comfortably hugging you in all the right places. 

    Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

    Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)

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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Megan Sheridan (Kīhei, HI, US)
Excellent sun protection while snorkeling

I'm very pale and prone to burning, so full body coverage while snorkeling is fabulous. I was able to stay out in the water on Maui for more than an hour multiple days, without worrying about sunscreen that would be harmful to the coral. I got a medium, which fits well on my 34-30-40 frame, a little snug on the hips, but not a problem in the water. The sleeves are a little loose at the hands, but I appreciate the added sun protection. The Whale Shark pattern looks great. I haven't been bold enough to cut the legs shorter yet, but folding them up has been fine. Overall, I highly recommend this suit!

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Sarina Broennimann (Biel/Bienne, BE, CH)
Er passt perfekt!

Werde euch gerne weiter empfehlen.

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Anne (Neptune City, NJ, US)
Great Looking and Excellent Protection

I love this suit! Not only does it look sleek and fit well it serves great protection against cool water and hot sun. Because of the lightly textured lining it is easy to get on and off.

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Allison E. (Union, NJ, US)
Very Comfortable!

I am 5'6" and weigh 173 lbs.. I bought a [L] Legendary and it fit nice. I had some extra room in the waist and at the feet, but the material is very soft and easy to swim in.

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Wendy Watson (Clifton, NJ, US)
Whale shark suit!!!

I absolutely love it. Very high qualty material, excellent zipper. Fits perfectly. It’s going to the Maldives with me in three weeks!

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Jenni Keller (Portland, OR, US)
Fits well

I have a very short torso and long legs but this fits quite well. I haven't worn it to water yet so I'll have to edit once I get that chance

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