A whale shark (Rhincodon typus) appears as a dark silhouette against the blazing sun, captured in 2024 while freediving in the waters of West Papua, close to Kwatisore. This perspective emphasizes its immense size and the fragility of a species now listed as Endangered. Whale sharks, the largest fish on Earth, are filter feeders that migrate thousands of kilometers, yet face severe threats from industrial fishing and bycatch. In local culture, they are seen as symbols of good fortune – a relationship that offers hope for their survival.