Maldives Whale Shark

Posted on | November 30, 2009 | No Comments

Swimming with a Whale Shark in the Maldives

During a Maldives diving holiday, the liveaboard captain spotted a whale shark gliding through the clear blue waters. So, the liveaboard’s guests plunged into the ocean and had the opportunity to swim with this gentle giant.

Whale Shark

The Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest of all fish species alive today.  A filter-feeder, the Whale Shark feeds mainly on plankton and can grow to lengths of 40 feet, and can weigh up to 47,000 pounds.  The Whale Shark is a distinctive fish, dark in colour with white spotted patterns on its back and is a favourite among scuba divers and snorkelers, due to its enormous size and calm, docile nature.

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