How and Where to Swim with Whale Sharks

The world's largest fish — up to 18 m of polka-dotted gentle giant — and remarkably easy to swim alongside if you pick the right month. This guide covers the 5 best places in the world to encounter whale sharks from a liveaboard, when to go, what to expect underwater, and how to behave in the water so the encounter is as good for the animal as it is for you. Every recommendation comes from operators who run these dives weekly — not from textbooks.