Downing
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Just don't use up the year's whale shark sightings before I get there in three weeks, that's all I ask. 
Placencia Whale Shark Season 2011 - Updates on sightings please
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JaneDoe
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Ralph - any sightings today? I guess it doesn't matter since we'll still be there at 7:30am tomorrow? 
Ralph Capeling
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No whale shark sightings today Wednesday May 18. We will go again tomorrow.
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Ralph
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Ralph
DeputyDan
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So inquiring minds would like to know.
When it the best time to do this based on the full moon?
I have heard and read everything from the day of the full moon to ten days after the full moon!
Thanks!
When it the best time to do this based on the full moon?
I have heard and read everything from the day of the full moon to ten days after the full moon!
Thanks!
Ralph Capeling
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One whale shark seen today Thursday May 19. Interesting that it was seen by divers who were just getting ready to go into the water. they saw lots of other good stuff - sharks and daulphins and of course lots and lots of snapper.
DeputyDan, usually just after the new moon for several days is usually but not always the best time -thus the wide variation in reports.
Regards
Ralph
DeputyDan, usually just after the new moon for several days is usually but not always the best time -thus the wide variation in reports.
Regards
Ralph
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JaneDoe
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We went whale shark diving today and yesterday and no whale sharks. So disappointing... :depressed:
Downing
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Bummer. Did you see the one Ralph referenced on Thursday?
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JaneDoe
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No, a snorkel boat saw it and there were only 4 or so that saw (allegedly) and it swam off too quickly before they could get a good look at it (allegedly) or take any pictures.
According to one of the divemasters on our boat, the local fisherman said there are spawning tuna 15 or so miles away from the Gladden Spit and thought maybe that's where the whale sharks are. Who knows...
I wish they had spotter planes a la Mexico.
According to one of the divemasters on our boat, the local fisherman said there are spawning tuna 15 or so miles away from the Gladden Spit and thought maybe that's where the whale sharks are. Who knows...
I wish they had spotter planes a la Mexico.
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Ralph Capeling
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Today May 21st whale shark were seen! Best of all, Jane Doe who started this thread was there to see them!!!!
Regards
Ralph
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Ralph
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