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Whale Shark Warrior Leggings

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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.

    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.

10% of profits 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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M Rivers Brink (Fairhope, AL, US)
Rivers

Love the leggings. Wish you had a companion long sleeve shirt

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Stretch McGee (Concord, CA, US)
Whale speckles

The whale shark leggings will be fun to wear when the weather gets cooler. The design feature of having different places on the hem to safely cut the fabric is very clever…. although I would have preferred that they were a couple inches longer (I’m 5’ 11”). Just one other nitpick: The lighter color at the ankles isn’t very flattering; it kind of looks like you’re wearing socks, and visually shortens the leg. I might have added that lighter color from the knees down, but just on the inside, at a diagonal or kind of swirly, so it looks more intentional. Otherwise, snappy little swim-leggings.

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Stretch McGee (Concord, CA, US)
Pretty design

The whale shark leggings will be fun to wear when the weather gets cooler. The design feature of having different places on the hem to safely cut the fabric is very clever…. although I would have preferred that they were a couple inches longer (I’m 5’ 11”). Just one other nitpick: The lighter color at the ankles isn’t very flattering; it kind of looks like you’re wearing socks, and visually shortens the leg. I might have added that lighter color from the knees down, but just on the inside, at a diagonal, so it looks more intentional. Otherwise, snappy little swim-leggings.

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Meredith Lins (Los Angeles, CA, US)
Whale shark leggings!

Thank you for contacting me after the Lahaina wildfires and offering to replace my leggings. That gesture alone was huge! They were my favorite leggings and I wore them all the time in and out of the water. I love that I have a new pair to start a new chapter in my life. You’ve got a loyal and grateful customer for life.

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Jessica Melkus (Arden, NC, US)
Beautiful pants

These look so beautiful when worn! I'd say they run a little bit small because I'm fairly petite and the small size was too tight -- I exchanged for a medium, and they feel great. Thank you Waterlust!

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cate m. (Petaluma, CA, US)
Love My Whale Shark Warrior Leggings & Sun Shirt

I haven’t really worn these pants or the hooded top yet, but I did try them on and fall in love with pattern, comfort, silkiness and fit. I was wishing it was colder out so I could wear for pj’s while camping. These seem well made, oh so cool! Highly recommend. Plus smart packaging/tags and blindingly fast delivery.

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