Swimming With Whale Sharks

 

Diving into the world of the majestic depths of the Ningaloo Reef is an opportunity to meet incredible and harmless giants. A common excursion among holidaymakers is swimming with whale sharks. From May to September, entire colonies of huge fish swim to the shores of the Exmouth on Ningaloo Reef following migrating plankton and schools of small fish. They float almost on the surface, so you don't need to have special skills or equipment to dive.

Journey to the ocean giants

Whale sharks are amazing creatures, reaching 15 tons and up to 20 meters in length. The mouth of the massive specimen is dotted with six rows of teeth, their number reaches 15,000. But the teeth of this fish are too small to threaten large animals. Slowly swimming giant creatures become exotic entertainment, ignoring the people diving nearby.

Together with the huge inhabitants of the ocean in the Gulf of Exmouth, manta rays are found. Their size is impressive - the width of the individuals reaches 9 meters, and the weight is 3 tons. The meeting of two species of sea giants during an excursion is a great success, for the sake of it it is worth planning a trip to Exmouth, Australia in advance.

 

 

Rules for participation in swimming with sharks

Not everyone can dive to the ocean giants. In addition to the ability to swim, the guides warn that underwater pressure is dangerous for pregnant women and people with heart disease and musculoskeletal system. It is worth taking medicine for motion sickness in advance.

When diving, it is allowed to swim close to sharks, but you cannot interfere with their natural life rhythm.

 

Your Guide to Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef

  

Ningaloo Whale Shark N Dive is an eco tourism company in Exmouth Australia.  Our tours are not just about swimming among the whale sharks, we are committed to educating you about these amazing creatures and the other marine wildlife you encounter too. Depending on the time of year, you will also see manta rays, turtles, dolphins, and much, much more.

In their quest for food, whale sharks, the world's largest known fish, make their way every year to the peaceful waters off the coast of Exmouth.

With its abundance of naturally occurring food that begins with the annual spawning of coral in March, the extraordinary eco-system of Ningaloo Reef draws hundreds of whale sharks and ends with the upwelling of nutrient-rich waters from the continental shelf beneath Ningaloo.

 

Whale sharks converge en masse at Ningaloo to take advantage of fast, plentiful feeding, with plankton floating closer to the surface.

While whale sharks can grow to an impressive 15 metres in length and have a nearly 1.5 metre wide mouth, they do not pose a danger to humans. They are quiet, slow moving, naturally curious fish that are undisturbed in close vicinity by snorkellers swimming.

 

Swimming with whale sharks is a truly memorable experience – know our Ningaloo Whale Shark Swim Tours will give you the adventure of a lifetime!