Whale Shark
The Most Gentle Sharks in the World

The whale shark is not only the largest of all sharks, but also the biggest fish in the world. It can grow up to 20 meters long, weigh 34 tons, and live for over 100 years. Its back can appear gray, brown, or blue in color and is covered with bright white stripes and spots arranged in transverse lines.
In contrast to other sharks, whale sharks move slow and steady through the water, reaching a maximum speed of only 5 km/h. This makes it easy to snorkel and dive with whale sharks, allowing plenty of time for you to enjoy observing these incredible animals. They are very peaceful and completely safe, making swimming with whale sharks an extraordinary experience. Preferring warm waters, they populate all tropical seas. They feed on krill and plankton so it’s easy to predict where they will be congregating throughout the year based on krill and plankton blooms. Find out here where whale sharks are commonly seen throughout the year and plan your next trip to go diving with whale sharks.
Popular dive sites

Langilang
2 Logged dives • 2 Sightings The reeftop is at 7 meter and after the giant stride entree from the banka you can go in 2 different dives. the first possibility is going over the flat to the west and follow than the slope at your right shoulde. The second possibility is to go to the east and follow than the slope on the left shoulder.Philippines

Caceres North
62 Logged dives • 59 Sightings Its at the beginning to start at the reeftop and go with a gentle current from the north. The best Area of the Site is the healthy coral garden in around 8 - 15 meters depth. Deeper in 30 meters you can find pygmy seahorses in the seafans.Philippines

Oslob Whale Shark
659 Logged dives • 471 Sightings Geographically located in Cebu, Oslob is a fourth-level municipality. It was once a small, quiet coastal town. However, it has become a tourist attraction because of the whale sharks (Butanding in Filipino). Occasionally, whale sharks gather on the Oslob coastline to raise and breed their young.Philippines

Georgia Aquarium
1522 Logged dives • 935 Sightings The Georgia Aquarium is one of the most renowned aquariums in the United States located in Atlanta, Georgia. This aquarium displays hundreds of different animal species amongst seven themed galleries.United States
