Diving With Whale Shark

It is not difficult to analyze that why whale sharks are most sought after by scuba divers, since they are the giant fish in the sea and you are likely to be scared by this species when you see them for the first time. Their length can be reached till 20 meters and weighs normally 20 tons. Such beautiful and graceful animals are able to mesmerize all those who come across them underwater and it is amazing that they are not danger prone to humans as they will never attack you because of they only consume plankton.

Like other giant animals in the water, the whale shark also faces extraordinary pressure by habitat. Moreover, whale sharks have been announced as endangered species in the list of IUCN. You can raise awareness about these majestic creatures by snorkeling or scuba-diving with them. Whale Sharks follow an inquisitive strategy to eat and that is by opening their giant mouth and swallowing the water and filtering it by retaining small organisms like plankton. 

There are few places on the earth where you can dive with these majestic animals and Ningaloo Reef in Exmouth is one of them. There is a huge concentration of sharks in this area. This is the only place where we can a large number of whale sharks visit each year from April to July. Here, the likelihood of swimming with a whale shark on the very first tour is approximately 90% from the end of March to the end of July. Sometimes one can swim with the whale sharks till October. To take care of this threatened species, strict protections are placed like charter boats gather data for conservationists to make it sure that aquatic visitors in Ningaloo stay safe. 

When you are taken by the tour company to  the whale shark diving, about 200-250 meters away from the coast, then you dive in the water and for the first few seconds you will be scared of watching the huge animal but they are very calm, if in case it is banned to approach them and touch them, one can face imprisonment of around 6 months. 

All the activities in the water are closed during the afternoons so that the animals can move freely in the oceans. 

It is really an amazing experience being too close to beautiful creatures and it seems as if they are floating in the ocean. As compared to their eyes, another curious thing is to see their giant body, this is what called colors of Mother Nature. Ningaloo Whale Shark N Dive can provide you with many available tour options. You must be assured to travel with a reputed and reliable tour operator during the excursion.