To see a whale shark is one thing, but to swim next them is a dream come true. Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links where we receive a super-small commission at no additional cost to you ...

Though whale sharks are enormous — capable of growing ... “The only defense it has is flailing or diving down. It can dive to 2,000 meters or more.” ...

Hanifaru is one of the only places in the world where so many mantas and whale sharks aggregate in such unusually high numbers. Recent reviewers said it was a dream come true to swim with mantas ...