The Best Places to Swim & Dive With Whale Sharks by Month
WEBApr 22, 2019 · To help you plan your dream underwater encounter, we’ve put together this list of the best places to find, snorkel and dive with whale sharks during each month of the year. No matter how many times you do or have done it, encountering whale sharks is a memorable experience.
The best places to swim with whale sharks - Lonely Planet
WEBAug 20, 2019 · The world's best places to swim with whale sharks. Sarah Reid. Jan 31, 2022 • 5 min read. The Philippines is one of the most popular destinations to see whale sharks in the wild © Fata Morgana / Shutterstock. Swimming alongside the largest fish in the sea is one of the ultimate bucket-list experiences.
Top 18 Best Places for Diving & Swimming with Whale Sharks
WEBApr 4, 2019 · In this article, you’ll find the world's top destinations for diving and swimming with whale sharks, and the best time to visit for sightings.
Whale shark - Wikipedia
WEBThe whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is a slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species. The largest confirmed individual had a length of 18.8 m (61.7 ft). [8] The whale shark holds many records for size in the animal kingdom, most notably being by far the most massive living non-cetacean animal.
Whale Shark | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBEvery whale shark has a unique pattern of spots and stripes on their skin, and WWF uses them to identify individual sharks. Divers photograph the animal right above their pectoral fins and behind their gill slits.
Where to Swim With Whale Sharks - A Month-by-Month Guide
WEBYou can find whale sharks all along the coast, but Tofo Beach is known as the ‘whale shark capital of Africa’. This is one of your best bets for a sighting. There are plenty of tour operators running snorkel and dive whale shark excursions.
Seven Best Places to Swim with Whale Sharks | Scuba Diving
WEBJan 1, 2016 · 1. Holbox, Mexico and Isla Contoy, Mexico. Local fishermen in Holbox, an island off the Yucatán Peninsula, paid no attention to the whale sharks that frequented their waters every summer, since they aren’t a food source.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Whale Shark - Ocean Conservancy
WEBEach whale shark has a spotted pattern that is unlike any other whale sharks. These unique markings are just like human fingerprints. The spots can be white, yellow and gray and are displayed in a checkerboard pattern. Another cool thing about whale sharks is that they have a sixth sense.
Whale Shark | National Geographic
WEBGet your arms around the largest fish in the sea—whale sharks weigh in at up to 60 tons. Find out what tiny creatures keep these gentle giants alive.
Whale Shark Diving: The 13 Best Dive Sites in the World - PADI …
WEBFeb 23, 2021 · If you’re ready to dive in with the largest shark in the world, be sure to consider these top 13 sites for the best whale shark diving and snorkeling. Table of Contents: Kwatisore Bay – Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia. Pillars of Evolution – Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Simon’s Town – Tofo Beach, Mozambique.