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Don't Let the 65-Foot Shark Scare You

Marine biologists have long referred to the whale shark as "the world's biggest fish," but most never imagined that this mega-jaws could be this big. With new laser photography techniques, scientists now believe this particular shark can grow up to 65 feet long. But don't be scared -- the whale shark isn't nearly as...

Viral Video: Okinawa Dolphin Leaps From Tank

(July 12) -- Visitors to Japan's Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium got their money's worth last week when they witnessed a female dolphin named Kuru take a valiant leap over the edge of a viewing tank during a performance. The spectacle was captured on camera by an American tourist who forwarded the footage to Ric O'Barry, a...

Background on Churaumi Aquarium

The , located within the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park in Okinawa, Japan. It welcomed its 20 millionth visitor on 30 March 2010 and is a member of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA).

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