Whale Sharks

1. Tofo Praia do Tofo BayInhambane, MozambiqueBeginner-friendly0 m–10 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
2. Donsol Whale SharkDonsol, Sorsogon, PhilippinesBeginner-friendly0 m–10 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated3 mm
3. Sail Rock Koh PhanganKoh Tao, Surat Thani, ThailandIntermediate+5 m–40 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
4. Habtoor Grand Resort - Scuba Shade Training SiteDubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesShoreEstimated: Beginner-friendly10 mBest May–Nov · estimated3 mm
5. Coral GardenDungun, Terengganu, MalaysiaReefBeginner-friendlyBest Jan–Oct · estimated3 mm
6. Lankayan - Bimbo RockSabah, MalaysiaBoatBeginner-friendlyGood year-round · estimated3 mm
7. Richelieu RockSuk Samran, Phang Nga, ThailandAdvanced+Good year-round · estimated3 mm
8. Jevry's ShaftPulau Pramuka, IndonesiaEstimated: Intermediate+30 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
9. Eastern Fields Jackson ReefPapua New GuineaReefAdvanced+5 m–40 mBest May–Dec · estimated3 mm
10. Shark PointBan Phru Nai, Krabi, ThailandDrift · Pinnacle · ReefEstimated: Intermediate+28 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
11. HermesCape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaWreckBeginner-friendlyBest Dec–Apr · estimated5 mm
12. Rajawali ReefDungun, Terengganu, MalaysiaReefBest Jan–Oct · estimated3 mm
13. Musa Cancun Underwater Museum of ArtIsla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, MexicoArtificial reefBeginner-friendlyBest Sep · estimated3 mm
14. Ashos Gap (Shark Cleaning Station)Western Australia, AustraliaBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly9 mBest Apr–Feb · estimated3 mm
15. Ningaloo Whale Shark SnorkelWestern Australia, AustraliaBeginner-friendly0 m–10 mBest Apr–Aug · estimated3 mm
16. Socorro el BoilerColima, MexicoAdvanced+18 m–40 mBest Nov–May · estimated3 mm
17. Nemo CityDhihdhoo, Haa Alif Atoll Northern Thiladhunmathi Atoll, MaldivesReefEstimated: Intermediate+20 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
18. Tubbataha Amos RockPalawan, PhilippinesAdvanced+5 m–40 mGood year-round · estimated3 mm
19. AquariumLa Ceiba, Bay Islands, HondurasBoatEstimated: Intermediate+19 mBest Nov–Sep · estimated3 mm
20. Five SistersDungun, Terengganu, MalaysiaAdvanced+Best Jan–Oct · estimated3 mm
21. Tanjung GemukDungun, Terengganu, MalaysiaBeginner-friendlyBest Jan–Oct · estimated3 mm
22. Koh Talak NorthKampung Kok, Satun, ThailandBeginner-friendlyGood year-round · estimated3 mm
23. Tokong TimurDungun, Terengganu, MalaysiaBeginner-friendlyBest Jan–Oct · estimated3 mm
24. 8 mile rockKampung Kok, Satun, ThailandIntermediate+Good year-round · estimated3 mm

Sources: Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org