Whale Sharks

[T.Thrasher]

The Wife and I want to go away in October. We have been to numerous destanations across the globe but we have never seen a Whale Shark. Does anyone have any sure bet ideas for seeing them in October. Let me know, Thank you in advance

 

[SCOOBA PHAN]

They Have One In The Atlanta Aquarium

 

[EvaL]

Hi, you could try Utila (off of Honduras). One website says the best months for whalesharks are March to May and August to October.
The other well-known location is Ningaloo, western Australia, but their whaleshark months are March to July.
Good luck and Happy Diving!

 

[mixdiver]

galapagos they are upset when you don't see several on a dive. I am not sure of the season that they are best.

 

[mixdiver]

here a trip from my local store. in august to belize

http://www.sodadivers.com/2006trips.html

If you go don't pass out.

 

[DocVikingo]

Late Mar-early Jun is whale shark migration season in BZE, more specifically the Gladden Cut/Spit area off Placencia. It is unlikely that a whale shark would be seen anywhere in BZE in Aug (or Oct).

Moreover, Placencia is not within reach of a day boat trip out of Hamanasi http://www.sodadivers.com/2006trips.html.

For more on this, see:

Behemoths in Belize
June '00 Undercurrent http://www.undercurrent.org/

Regards,

DocVikingo

 

[DocVikingo]

Can see them anytime up north around Wolf & Darwin Islands, but Apr-Nov typically is your best bet with October being a very good month. This area can only be reached by liveaboard.

Regards,

DocVikingo

 

[DocVikingo]

Mar-Jul is the whale shark migration season in Ningaloo.

If interested, I suggest that you contact the Exmouth Diving Centre to discuss the timing http://www.exmouthdiving.com.au/english/whereis.htm.

Best of luck.

DocVikingo

 

[Bubble Junky]

Look into Donsol in the Philippines too. Again not sure about the season, but I'm sure someone here will. Maybe also the Similans off the West of Thailand. If you get any photos, please send them on to this link:Ecocean

 

[DocVikingo]

I believe that Donsol's whale shark season typically starts in Oct/Nov, although Feb- May is peak time.

Regards,

DocVikingo