Whale Shark Encounter-Pompano Dropoff!!

[Aquatic Ventures]

I didn't believe it myself at first, until he showed me the video. This juvenile whale shark approached the boat after the dive. They snorkeled with this little fellow for a while (about 16ft), but did not have an underwater camera. This was in about 35ft of water at the Pompano Dropoff.


http://www.youtube.com/aquaticventures

 

[Willuw]

Youtube.com is your best bet for uploading video

 

[garyfotodiver]

So, if true, perhaps the Dropoff isn't that bad a dive site after all. That is, if sea turtles, nurse sharks, and manta rays aren't enough for a diver.

I'd return to this site for the chance to see such a creature...

 

[Aquatic Ventures]

Here is the video. Special thanks to Spencer for taking this video.

http://www.youtube.com/aquaticventures

 

[luv2diveWPB]

Wow crazy! I wonder if its the same shark that is frequently reported to be seen in the Jupiter area as that one is a juvenile as well.

 

[alcina]

I love little whale sharks! They are usually more curious and more interactive than their larger mates!

Make sure to drop this in to the gang at Ecocean - research, education & conservation - Home so it can be added to the global ID library!

 

[CBulla]

That is so cool!

 

[Capt Gary]

Great encounter and video. Thanks for sharing.

Good Diving/Hunting,

 

[garyfotodiver]

Wonderful! The Dropoff is one of my favorite dive sites. No muss, no fuss, nevr know what you might see, and it is an easy recreational dive.

 

[Divergirl4U]

Where is the Pompano drop off ... I was out this morning south of pompano pier. Great dive, some really nice rock ledges. The highlight was the Sea Turtles very cool. Red algae was blooming on the rocks and the tropicals where going nuts. I just love early morning dives.