Incredible Whalesharks in Indonesia

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Mike Veitch

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Well, WOW is all I can say to sum up my experience with the Whalesharks in Cendrawasih Bay in Indonesia, we spent 6 hours in the water with them over 2 days last week and it was incredible. You could dive or snorkel, it didn't matter as they were all over the place smile.gif We had 4 at one time, all within sight and pretty much within touch distance as well, we didn't touch them but one certainly wanted to touch us as it kept bumping into divers, too funny. These whalesharks hang around local fishing platforms offshore and the fishermen feed them on baitfish, the sharks also suck on the nets at the same time to try to get at the fish. This is not a location like many places where you see a whaleshark and have to hope it comes past you, these whalesharks are always right there! I took over 500 photos and could have taken tons more.. it is probably the most amazing whaleshark encounter out there at this time... Here are some photos to keep you enthralled, i am editing some video too smile.gif

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More here: https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3460...mp;l=890385cdb7
 
Wow! Viz looks great too. Do these whalesharks hang around all year?

The whale sharks we have in Donsol in the Philippines are seasonal between February and May. Our viz is alsa rather bad at Donsol because they are there for the plankton which is also the cause of the low viz.

Great set of pics.
 
That over under is beautiful...
 
WOW indeed!!!!!!!!!! Awesome shots!!!
 
Thanks folks, ya it is a pretty impressive spot for sure. As far as i know they are there all year round except in case of a big storm and they need to move the fishing platforms to safe harbour.

Martin: I am running another trip there in July 2012 :)
 
Martin: I am running another trip there in July 2012 :)
I don't have the luxury of planning that far in advance, but I would love to hear more about the trip.
 
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