Incredibly exciting whale shark moment in the #CentralPacific! E/V Nautilus team members were honored to sail alongside this beautiful #whaleshark and were even able to capture the graceful creature on camera with a GoPro. Called lelewa'a in #OleloHawaii, this slow-moving, filter-feeding fish is the largest of the #shark species and can grow up to 18m. Each shark has a distinctive pattern of light-colored spots and stripes on its back, allowing researchers to tell individuals apart. | Nautilus L

🐚 The chambered nautilus is a fascinating sea creature that exhibits incredible design in both form and function. What else can we learn from other unique marine animals? Watch the full episode to learn more! https://youtu.be/5EbrT4Urnsw?si=wwLzTN62LLETQ099 #CreationConnection #marinebiology #oceanlife #seacreatures #nautilus | Institute for Creation Research (ICR)