Few short videos from trip to Galapagos on Calipso in July

[zai.gezundt]

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnuWdT13PFJniO4AF2imeWRW0qnCGxpBT

 

[Jake 10]

cool video of whale shark. thanks for sharing. I wonder if some divers spook the whale?

 

[zai.gezundt]

Could be. But it is very hard to stay on the rocks when school bus comes along.

 

[peeweediver]

Thanks for the videos. We'll be on the Calipso in January....I hope... I agree regarding divers swimming after whalesharks. In my four experiences with these beasties, I've never seen a diver show total restraint and just stay put while they go by. I have also never seen a whaleshark seem at all concerned. When they want to ditch you, a few quick flicks of the tail and they are long gone.

Rob

 

[zai.gezundt]

And speaking of lack of restrain. Here is what I'd call "whale shark dive profile":

 

[Dan]

And speaking of lack of restrain. Here is what I'd call "whale shark dive profile":

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I saw a big mama Whaleshark in Socorro in January and by the time I finished videoing it, I was in 130 ft (40 m) depth.

Trip Report - Socorro Jan 2021 Diving Trip Report