Whale Sharks are the Galápagos ocean’s biggest giant species. The Whale Shark is the biggest living fish in the ocean, reaching lengths of up to 50 feet (16 meters). The species is found in tropical and temperate seas all around the world. This magnificent animal appears in June and July. During this period, they move to coincide with the arrival and ascent of the Humboldt Current in the seas surrounding the Galápagos Islands. This stream flows from the south to the north. It delivers cool, nourishing waters that flow down South America’s coastline. The Whale Shark, according to scientists, navigates by following magnetic fields on the ocean floor. Also, a part of their behavior that is still unknown is why they visit the Galapagos at this time of year. Scientists now believe it is related to their breeding cycles, but very little is known about how these gigantic beasts procreate. The Whale Shark is classified as “vulnerable and endangered” owing to illicit fishing, bycatch, and ship crashes. As a result, commerce in Whale Shark flesh or products is illegal.