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Marine scientists on tail of whale shark mating mystery

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: As the biggest fish in the sea, whale sharks should not be difficult to find. Despite this, they have managed to keep a big secret; scientists still don't know where they mate. A team of researchers and conservationists say they are now closer than ever to solving this mystery.
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