Sal Salis - Swimming with Whale Sharks
Between April and July Ningaloo Reef becomes a magnet for migrating Whale Sharks. On this once in a lifetime experience, swim with Whale Sharks in Ningaloo Reef, one of the best places in the world to swim with these gentle giants.
Area
Western Australia
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Older Kids
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
The world's biggest fish, Whale Sharks can grow up to 12 meters long and primarily feed on plankton and krill. They can also live up to 70 years.
Ningaloo Reef is one of the only places on earth where Whale Sharks appear regularly in large numbers.
From your accommodation at Sal Salis, your Whale Shark experience will begin with a 25 minute drive where you will meet your experienced skipper and crew for the day. They will get you kitted out in wet suits and snorkeling gear. During the course of the day, your crew will also look out for turtles, dolphins, dugongs, rays and sea birds allowing you to see a huge variety of marine life.
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