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St. Petersburg, FL, USA, Vero Beach
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I peered into the eyes of a whale shark offshore Florida. Here’s what it taught me

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By Max Chesnes Verified
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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in The Rundown, an evening newsletter in which reporters break down news on the environment, politics, business, education and culture. You can subscribe to The Rundown on our newsletters page. “This is the best. Day. Ever!” I had just turned 5 when I excitedly spat out my snorkel to say those words.
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Offshore Florida’s Gulf Coast, scientists chase the world’s largest fish

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Offshore Florida’s Gulf Coast, scientists chase the world’s largest fish Original

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By Max Chesnes Verified, Douglas Clifford Verified
| Tampa Bay Times Verified
97 MILES OFFSHORE FLORIDA — The scientist outstretches his arm as he rushes toward the largest fish in the sea. He keeps a white-knuckle grip on his camera, his dive fins thrashing, propelled by what he knows is a razor-thin window to pull off this scientific mission: Swim to, then keep pace with, the feeding whale shark just long enough to document the unique patterns on its body. But the shark is moving quickly — up to 3 mph, fast for a human fighting waves and currents.
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