Ningaloo Marine Park |
Growing up to 16 metres long, whale sharks are attracted to
Ningaloo's warm, pristine water after the mass spawning of coral in March each
year.
Whale sharks migrate to the area to feed on krill, while
tourists from far and wide visit to experience the incredible thrill of
swimming alongside these gentle giants.
whale shark |
Whale shark tours are offered between mid March until early
August and sometimes into September if whale sharks are still in the area.
Australia's
Coral Coast Chief Executive Officer, Mr David O'Malley said a record number of
people swam with whale sharks in 2011.
Ningaloo Marine Park |
"Ningaloo continues to consolidate its reputation as
being one of the most easily accessible and reliable places in the world to
swim with whale sharks. Swimming with whale sharks is an awe inspiring
experience and should be on everyone's bucket list."
Visitors can also assist with crucial scientific research by
sending their holiday snaps of the whale sharks that they encounter at Ningaloo
to whaleshark.org. The images are used as part of the Ecocean Join the
Dots campaign, and are then analysed to establish whale shark movements,
important habitats and population health.
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