J.B's Divemaster Solutions LLC.

J.B's Divemaster Solutions LLC.

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PADI SCUBA instructor, recovery specialist.

🐋🦈 I would like to take this opportunity to talk about some simple guidelines for swimming with whale sharks!

👋🏻😀 Approaching these harmless and attractive creatures is not very complicated. Often they are indifferent to our presence and the temptation to touch or swim too close is very large. But it’s important to follow the rules of conduct to avoid disturbing these gentle giants:

🔇 Keep noise to a minimum: Enter the water by sliding in slowly from the boat feet-first (do not jump). Keep your fins under the surface of the water while you are kicking to reduce splash.

👁️👁️ Look but don’t touch: Touching whale sharks will stress the animal and normally cause them to dive instantly.

😇 Keep your distance: Stay at least 5 meters (16 ft) away from the head and the tail. If the whale shark comes directly towards you, simply remain calm and split into two groups so that the shark can swim between you.

🤿 Swim calmly and slowly: Do not chase whale sharks or block their path. Approach the whale shark from the side and for the best view of the whale shark in the water swim alongside the shark near its pectoral fins. It’s important not to restrict their natural behaviour and movements. Let the shark control the encounter.

📸 Photographs: Avoid excessive flash photography when photographing whale sharks. Do not point your flash directly into their eyes.

📍Aqaba, Jordan 🇯🇴🐪
🛥️ Onboard Ultra Diversity @diverse_divers

🚩 Always safe with @daneurope
⚠️ NB: The clips in this video have been filmed separately!
📝 PADI blog

If you’re here from reels - follow me for more scuba diving fun! 💦

🤿👉🏻 @dive_into.life 👈🏻🤿

06/20/2023

🐋🦈 I would like to take this opportunity to talk about some simple guidelines for swimming with whale sharks! 👋🏻😀 Approaching these harmless and attractive creatures is not very complicated. Often they are indifferent to our presence and the temptation to touch or swim too close is very large. But it’s important to follow the rules of conduct to avoid disturbing these gentle giants: 🔇 Keep noise to a minimum: Enter the water by sliding in slowly from the boat feet-first (do not jump). Keep your fins under the surface of the water while you are kicking to reduce splash. 👁️👁️ Look but don’t touch: Touching whale sharks will stress the animal and normally cause them to dive instantly. 😇 Keep your distance: Stay at least 5 meters (16 ft) away from the head and the tail. If the whale shark comes directly towards you, simply remain calm and split into two groups so that the shark can swim between you. 🤿 Swim calmly and slowly: Do not chase whale sharks or block their path. Approach the whale shark from the side and for the best view of the whale shark in the water swim alongside the shark near its pectoral fins. It’s important not to restrict their natural behaviour and movements. Let the shark control the encounter. 📸 Photographs: Avoid excessive flash photography when photographing whale sharks. Do not point your flash directly into their eyes. 📍Aqaba, Jordan 🇯🇴🐪 🛥️ Onboard Ultra Diversity @diverse_divers 🚩 Always safe with @daneurope ⚠️ NB: The clips in this video have been filmed separately! 📝 PADI blog If you’re here from reels - follow me for more scuba diving fun! 💦 🤿👉🏻 @dive_into.life 👈🏻🤿

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