How much is it to swim with whale sharks in Ningaloo?
Price. Observer AUD $280.00 includes (Morning & Afternoon Ningaloo Reef Snorkel and lunch with Whale shark observation only from vessel.)
Do whale sharks eat people?
According to Metro, whale sharks are filter feeders and won’t eat any humans they encounter. They feed only on plankton and very small fish.
Is swimming with whale sharks safe?
If you’ve seen a picture of whales sharks it might be hard to imagine you could swim with this scary looking shark. But don’t let the ‘shark’ name put you off, whale sharks pose no threat to humans and feed almost strictly on plankton. They are docile, shy animals that are safe to swim with.
Do Great Whites swim with whale sharks?
Seeing them together is even more rare. On a recent trip to Guadalupe Island off the coast of Baja, Mexico, Ventura County, California-based photographer Carlos Gauna captured imagery of a great white shark and a whale shark swimming together. Guadalupe Island is of course a great white shark breeding ground.
What time of year can you swim with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef?
Swim with the largest fish in the ocean, the Whale Shark, every year between mid-March and mid-July in the Ningaloo Marine Park following the mass spawning of coral. Tours are accessible from Coral Bay and Exmouth on Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef.
What is the best time to visit Ningaloo Reef?
When is the best time to visit Ningaloo reef? Ningaloo Reef has something to offer all year round, but the absolute best weather months (in our opinion) are mid March, May, June, September and October. In these months the water is warm, weather patterns are consistent and it’s not too busy.
Where can I dive in Ningaloo whale shark swim?
Important: Ningaloo Whale Shark Swim provides the whale shark and humpback whale swimming tours, including a fun dive on the Reef during the afternoon of the tour. We work with the best dive tour operators in town who will take you on your dive trips to the Exmouth Navy Pier, the Muiron Islands and Lighthouse Bay / the Ningaloo Reef.
How many sharks did we see on the Ningaloo Reef?
Eight whale sharks, three humpbacks, huge jellies, and Mantas all danced in our presence. It really was one of the best things we have ever done. Ningaloo was so much better then the GBR.
What makes Ningaloo Reef so special?
Set alongside the rugged red limestone ranges of Cape Range, the sparkling waters of Ningaloo Reef is an underwater coral playground for an array of marine life. Spend an unforgettable day immersed in the beauty of the coral coast. Be mesmerised as manta rays backflip and glide underneath you and a technicolour dream of tropica…
Where’s the best whale shark dive in Exmouth?
Snorkel in the pristine marine wonderland of the world heritage listed Ningaloo marine park and get up close to the sea’s gentle giants – the iconic whale sharks of Exmouth. Join the award-winning team at Three Islands Whale Shark Dive…