Whale Shark in Jupiter!

[Missdirected]

Wow :amazed:

 

[Jennifershark]

Although the original posting/whale shark sighting wasn't in the Gulf, I wanted to remind folks that scientists at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory are studying whale sharks in the northern Gulf of Mexico. If you encounter a whale shark, please participate in the ONLINE WHALE SHARK SIGHTINGS SURVEY. You can help us learn more about the occurrence and distribution of whale sharks in the region.

To Report a Sighting:
Please complete the survey at www (dot) usm (dot) edu /gcrl/whaleshark

Information that is helpful to us includes:

Time and duration of encounter
Location (GPS coordinates)
Approximate size and number of sharks
Observed behavior
Associated species
Photos/video (especially of the region behind the gill slits on the left side of the animalÍÕhis is used for identification)
Any other distinguishing features (i.e. numbered marker tags located behind the dorsal finÍÑlease notate number)

Please help us spread the word about our survey!
Your participation is vital to us gaining a better understanding of their movements and habitat use patterns in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Thank you.

 

[AquaPixie]

Do Whale sharks normaly come in this area?

 

[Salmonboy97]

Probably about as much as a great white. EXTREMELY RARE.........almost never.

 

[Approachshot]

Very cool

 

[masterofthedeep]

What was the date of the dive? Thanks for the amazing video.

 

[frogfishlover]

That is an awesome tape! I loved it!