First Whale Shark sighting off Playa's coast in 2009

[PlayaCountryBoy]

Each year we have the world's largest fish, the Whale Shark, cruise past Playa del Carmen on the way up to the Isla Holbox area of the Yucatan in Spring. Then again in fall when they reutrn back towards the Bay Isalnds, Honduras. Today I was headed to Tortugas reef with Rob, Steve, Jeff, and Bill when all of a sudden...."slow the boat down ...we have a whale shark in the water!" I donned my mask and fins and grabbed my camera and I jumped in after him. My guests entered the water and also tried to keep up with him, but I had better luck chasing after the 20ft long creature. Here's what I saw...Enjoy!

 

[ClamBake]

Truly an awesome experience!! What an unexpected thrill you delivered for us!! Then again, in three years of diving with ya, one thing we've learned is to be prepared for the wonderfully unexpected!! Can't wait to discover what tomorrow has in store for us!!

Your lucky and grateful guests,

- Rob (Jeff, Steve and Bill)

 

[Geofish Dive in Playa]

Nice video man!! Ya we saw one last week coming out of Moche Shallow, pretty special to see them here, and it's pretty special for the customers who get to experience these beautiful animals. This one is bigger than the one we saw! Take care.

 

[scubaag03]

Awesome! I am diving with Jason this Saturday...Hopefully we get to experience this..Can't wait!

 

[PARADISE HUNTER]

Thanks for sharing.

How often do you see one this time of year?

PH

 

[coldwaterlloyd]

Awesome , thanks for sharing .