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The Conscious Traveller: How to swim with whale sharks without hurting them
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Western Australia is known as one of the best global spots to see the world’s largest fish in a natural setting.
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- Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia offers popular tours to swim with whale sharks, with operators like Three Islands reporting high sighting rates.
- Western Australia has strict protocols for operators, requiring accreditation and prohibiting artificial feeding, to protect whale sharks' natural behaviours and well-being.
- Travellers can choose eco-friendly tours, avoiding single-use plastics, using reef-safe sunscreen and respecting guidelines like keeping a safe distance from sharks.
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NINGALOO, Australia – “Here it comes! Let’s go!” shouts Ms Olivia Dixon, our guide from Three Islands Whale Shark Dive ( whalesharkdive.com
A rush of fear gives way to awe as I swim alongside the huge speckled grey shark, gliding languorously just beneath the surface of the ocean. Occasionally, it opens its mouth for planktonic feed.
