Fiona is the COO here at Waterlust, has a master's degree in Marine Affairs and Policy, and is a surfer, kiter and scuba diver. She is 5'9", 138 lbs, 34C and is wearing a S.

Model: Fiona is the COO here at Waterlust, has a master's degree in Marine Affairs and Policy, and is a surfer, kiter and scuba diver. She is 5'9", 138 lbs, 34C and is wearing a S.

Fiona is the COO here at Waterlust, has a master's degree in Marine Affairs and Policy, and is a surfer, kiter and scuba diver. She is 5'9", 138 lbs, 34C and is wearing a S.

Camilla is the operations manager here at Waterlust. She loves using her camera to communicate marine conservation issues. She is 5’8”, 180 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size L top and XL short.

Model: Camilla is the operations manager here at Waterlust. She loves using her camera to communicate marine conservation issues. She is 5’8”, 180 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size L top and XL short.

Camilla is the operations manager here at Waterlust. She loves using her camera to communicate marine conservation issues. She is 5’8”, 180 lbs, 36B and is wearing a size L top and XL short.

Fiona is the COO here at Waterlust, has a master's degree in Marine Affairs and Policy, and is a surfer, kiter and scuba diver. She is 5'9", 138 lbs, 34C and is wearing a S.

Whale Shark Warrior Cropped Rashguard

Name: Whale Shark Warrior Cropped Rashguard
Brand: Guatemala
SKU: CROPRG-WSW-XS
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)

$69.00 USD

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Our rashguards are built with the same signature fabric as our leggings and are designed to keep you equally protected from stinging ocean critters and the fireball in the sky. Perfect for diving, surfing, or wherever your adventures take you.

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. Raglan cut sleeves for great range of shoulder movement
2. Streamlined thumbholes to protect your hands from the sun
3. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick dry, moisture wicking and breathability
4. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
5. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
6. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
7. No shelf bra or padding. For more support, we suggest wearing a bikini top underneath
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.

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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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.

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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

Just what I needed!

This rash guard is amazing. I love the pattern and that even though it’s a thick material, I don’t get too warm when outside in the sun on a hot day. The neck fits a little odd and felt barely too tight, but it might be my body type. At least it keeps most of my neck from seeing the sun!

Amazing!

I love this! I’m a camp counselor, so I’m in and out of the water all day. I don’t have to worry about SPF, and my campers love my “shark shirt”!

Pretty and protective!

I originally got this cropped rash guard because the full-length rash guard was sold out - and now I'm so glad I did! It's great sun protection along with the cuteness of a crop top. It only leaves a little band of exposed skin with the matching shorts I bought and it goes really well over the matching swim "top." And it dries so quickly in the sun after you're finished wearing it!

Great for swimming and sun protection

I originally got this cropped rash guard because the full-length rash guard was sold out - and now I'm so glad I did! It's great sun protection along with the cuteness of a crop top. It only leaves a little band of exposed skin with the matching shorts I bought and it goes really well over the matching swim "top." And it dries so quickly in the sun after you're finished wearing it!

Comfortable and Perfect Sun Coverage

I got the Whale Shark cropped rashgaurd. It’s very comfortable. Like the feel of the fabric is nice as well. I love the print, and let’s be honest a lot of them looked good so it was hard to choose.
I like that it has the thumb holes to keep the sleeves from riding up, the only issue, and it was really my own failing is it leaves your fingers uncovered so keep up the sunblocking or you will get a goofy tan on your hands like I did. Lol.

Perfect fit

I got two cropped rash guards, but this is my favorite print, so here goes:
It still fits me, even though it's meant for women and I'm a "testosterone-shaped" person (non-binary). I do not have breasts, but there is no gap where they would be, it just hugs my pecs and that feels very nice.
My go-to is to combine this with leggings for maximum sun protection, while still looking cute (and rocking multiple combinations). I'm okay with using extra sunscreen for my stomach and lower back:)

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Whale Shark Warrior Cropped Rashguard

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)