Ready for a once in a lifetime experience? How about swimming with whale sharks? This is an amazing experience that will make you have a better appreciation of nature and the animals we share this planet with.
Just what is a whale shark you ask? It’s a common question but – a whale shark is a shark, and a shark is a fish! They are called whale sharks because they are literally humongous but have no similarities to actual whales. One of the most interesting differences between a whale and a whale shark is that whales breath air.
Is it dangerous to swim with a whale shark? Not at all. The whale shark is actually a gentle giant and will permit divers to approach it closely without exhibiting aggressive behavior.
Where can you experience snorkeling or diving with a whale shark? The top 8 destinations would be:
- Wolf & Darwin Islands, Galapagos – Dive
- Isla Hotbox – Mexico – Swim, Snorkel or Dive
- Socorro Islands, Mexico – Dive
- Isla Mujeres, Mexico – Swim or Snorkel
- La Paz, Mexico – Swim or Snorkel
- Oslob, Philippines – Dive, Swim, or Snorkel
- Bahia de Los Angeles, Mexico – Snorkel
- Utila, Honduras – Swim or Snorkel
Note: In this guide, “dive” means that scuba diving with whale sharks is possible, “swim” means you can swim with the whale sharks, and “snorkel” means you can leisurely snorkel around the whale sharks.
What is the best time of year to swim with whale sharks? Although it’s possible to dive & snorkel with Whale Sharks here all year round, March & April and August & September are the best months.
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