Whale sharks, despite being the largest fish in the ocean, still have pretty secretive sex lives. What we do know about the reproductive behaviors of whale sharks is largely based on observations from aquariums or chance encounters in the wild – however,

Whale sharks typically gather around Ningaloo Reef every year from March through July to feast on the plankton and krill that are abundant after the reef spawns. While they are usually found in tropical coastal waters,

Whale sharks are very well studied, but their sex lives are a bit of a mystery. The courtship rituals they practice might be a little more understood now.

Researchers have captured rare video of whale shark courtship behavior, revealing intimate details of the largest fish in the sea.