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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.
Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex
Eyelets: brass
Tie: high tensile strength nylon paracord
Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)
Button: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)
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.
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.
Photo by Simon Pierce of The Marine Megafauna Foundation
Photo by The Madagascar Whale Shark Project
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 one group that 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.
Bought this for my son and he absolutely loves it. He has another one he ordered himself. He's a very big fan.. the material dries quickly and is super comfy. You have two customers for life, the quality of your work is exceptional. Thank you for beautiful workmanship and fast delivery. With Christmas coming,you'll be seeing my name a lot.😎
Fantastic workmanship, materiall, style & mostly pattern.
Love to support a company who supports nature AND offers top quality goods.
Great fit too!
My husband has been so envious of my whale shark leggings and kept saying he wanted some. We waited patiently and now they are here ! Board shorts with whale shark print. Wow. They look amazing and are also super comfortable. We are yet to test out their true durability but from other reviews it seems like this won't be an issue. Thank you for all that your company does for whale sharks, the ocean and beyond. We need more people in the world like you!
Absolutely love my whale shark board shorts! Haven't gotten em in the surf yet, but they've performed great in the hot tub.
I'm picky about my shorts and I love my new whale shark uniform shorts. They are true to size, well made, they tell a good story and look cool. Thanks, Waterlust, for creating high-quality apparel, stories, lessons, videos and images, all of which increase our collective connection with the ocean.
Bought these for my husband as a birthday present and he basically refuses to wear any other board shorts now. I asked him what his thoughts were and he said, "these are 10/10, awesome!" He especially liked the quality of the closure and says it is the best he has worn. He asked to mention that he is on the lookout for sea turtle shorts! Will be back!
Bought this for my son and he absolutely loves it. He has another one he ordered himself. He's a very big fan.. the material dries quickly and is super comfy. You have two customers for life, the quality of your work is exceptional. Thank you for beautiful workmanship and fast delivery. With Christmas coming,you'll be seeing my name a lot.😎
Fantastic workmanship, materiall, style & mostly pattern.
Love to support a company who supports nature AND offers top quality goods.
Great fit too!
My husband has been so envious of my whale shark leggings and kept saying he wanted some. We waited patiently and now they are here ! Board shorts with whale shark print. Wow. They look amazing and are also super comfortable. We are yet to test out their true durability but from other reviews it seems like this won't be an issue. Thank you for all that your company does for whale sharks, the ocean and beyond. We need more people in the world like you!
Absolutely love my whale shark board shorts! Haven't gotten em in the surf yet, but they've performed great in the hot tub.
I'm picky about my shorts and I love my new whale shark uniform shorts. They are true to size, well made, they tell a good story and look cool. Thanks, Waterlust, for creating high-quality apparel, stories, lessons, videos and images, all of which increase our collective connection with the ocean.
Bought these for my husband as a birthday present and he basically refuses to wear any other board shorts now. I asked him what his thoughts were and he said, "these are 10/10, awesome!" He especially liked the quality of the closure and says it is the best he has worn. He asked to mention that he is on the lookout for sea turtle shorts! Will be back!
