Swimming with whale sharks, the largest fish in the world, is a dream that can only become a reality in few places throughout the world, such as Australia and Belize -- and now Cancun. The best time to go is during the summer months of July and August.
The whale shark's mouth extends to almost five feet when opened. Those who study the migration of whale sharks are still uncertain where they travel from or where they’re heading next. All we do know is that whale sharks enjoy traveling through warm waters and tropical seas around the globe.
Those choosing to experience the wonder of swimming with whale sharks are accompanied by experts who provide all the necessary information to better understand the behavior of these creatures. Once familiarized with the animal, the tourists can jump off the boat accompanied by a guide and snorkel to see the whale shark up close. Measuring up to 59 feet and weighing 15 tons, this is the biggest fish in the world.
The experience is truly amazing and there is no need to fear since this shark feeds exclusively on tiny organisms known as plankton, therefore they are completely harmless towards humans.
The tour to observe the whale shark can be taken in Punta Sam, just north of
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