Whale Shark interaction:
An encounter with a Whale Shark is an experience unparalleled underwater.
Sodwana Bay offers exceptional interaction as Whale Shark movement patterns are typically close in-shore in shallow, clear water. Whale Sharks often display social behaviour by initiating passive contact with snorkelers and curiously investigate the boat.
Whale shark are recorded in Sodwana Bay year-round. High season is identified as October through to April annually.
All interaction is properly managed and co-ordinated by experienced and accredited swim facilitators who ensure that interaction remains the choice of the Whale Shark.
Interaction is offered on three levels:
- Boat based viewing – for those that do not like to get wet.
- Snorkel – for close encounters with the worlds biggest fish.
- Aerial – become an ‘eye-in-the-sky’ by microlight to assist with aerial surveys.
The interaction we offer supports Whale Shark Watch data collection program. Your participation in this activity contributes significantly to the sustainability of a financially unsupported project.
Whale shark interactions are offered as half day excursions by boat and were developed as a sustainable method of data collection.
Itinerary includes:
o Whale shark Awareness presentation
o Half day on the boat with snacks and refreshments supplied
o Deployment of microlight to guarantee sightings
o First-hand experience at assisting with data collection and photo-identification
o Photo CD of memories
Per person daily rate: R800
