{"id":16027,"date":"2022-08-13T05:26:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-13T09:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/"},"modified":"2022-08-13T05:26:25","modified_gmt":"2022-08-13T09:26:25","slug":"see-whale-sharks-maui","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you see whale sharks in Maui?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No one is certain where pupping occurs, though we have observed juvenile and adult whale sharks in Maui waters. They can be seen in shallower waters or feeding at the surface.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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with whale sharks ethical?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#can-you-swim-with-blue-whales\" title=\"Can you swim with blue whales?\">Can you swim with blue whales?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#is-it-safe-to-snorkel-with-whale-sharks\" title=\"Is it safe to snorkel with whale sharks?\">Is it safe to snorkel with whale sharks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#where-is-the-best-place-to-snorkel-with-whale-sharks\" title=\"Where is the best place to snorkel with whale sharks?\">Where is the best place to snorkel with whale sharks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#why-do-whales-explode\" title=\"Why do whales explode?\">Why do whales explode?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#how-deep-do-whale-sharks-swim\" title=\"How deep do whale sharks swim?\">How deep do whale sharks swim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#has-a-humpback-whale-ever-killed-a-human\" title=\"Has a humpback whale ever killed a human?\">Has a humpback whale ever killed a human?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#can-you-swim-with-great-white-sharks\" title=\"Can you swim with great white sharks?\">Can you swim with great white sharks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#do-whales-eat-people\" title=\"Do whales eat people?\">Do whales eat people?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/trendingsimple.com\/hawaii\/see-whale-sharks-maui\/#what-to-do-when-a-shark-is-circling-you\" title=\"What to do when a shark is circling you?\">What to do when a shark is circling you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-see-whale-sharks-in-maui\"><\/span>Can you see whale sharks in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No one is certain where pupping occurs, though we have observed juvenile and adult whale sharks in Maui waters. They can be seen in shallower waters or feeding at the surface.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-can-i-see-whale-sharks-in-maui\"><\/span>Where can I see whale sharks in Maui?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They are most commonly seen while scuba diving off of Molokai. When they do come close to shore on Maui, they warrant beach closings. The last occurring in November, 2016. Though rare, there were two prominent sightings of whale sharks in Maui in 2017, both occurring near Molokini.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-time-of-year-can-you-see-whale-sharks-in-hawaii\"><\/span>What time of year can you see whale sharks in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Though extremely rare, they do. Not only are the winter months in Hawaii considered Humpback Whale season, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the biggest fish in the sea, the Whale Shark (don&#39;t forget that whales are mammals). These bad boys can get up to 40 feet long.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-can-you-see-whale-sharks-in-hawaii\"><\/span>Where can you see whale sharks in Hawaii?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whale shark sightings are pretty rare in Hawaii \u2014 even more so on Oahu. Sighting reports said whale sharks are usually spotted near the islands of Niihau, Lanai and Molokini Islet. Although they are named whale sharks, these gentle giants prey on small shrimp, fish and plankton.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-best-month-to-swim-with-whale-sharks\"><\/span>What is the best month to swim with whale sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Best Time to Swim with a Whale Shark. The good news is that the likelihood of swimming with a whale shark on your first tour is around 95&#37; success rate from very late March to late July each year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-are-whale-sharks-most-commonly-found\"><\/span>Where are whale sharks most commonly found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whale sharks have a broad distribution in tropical and warm temperate seas, usually between latitudes 30\u00b0N and 35\u00b0S. They are known to inhabit both deep and shallow coastal waters and the lagoons of coral atolls and reefs. Australia is one of the most reliable locations to find whale sharks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"has-anyone-been-swallowed-by-a-whale-shark\"><\/span>Has anyone been swallowed by a whale shark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The diver recalls being hit hard by the whale shark. Then the diver was sucked into the mouth of the whale shark \u2014 head first \u2014 and half-swallowed up to her thighs. The diver struggled to escape the whale shark&#39;s mouth for a brief moment before the shark spat the diver out, forcefully spinning her about in the water.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"are-whale-sharks-friendly\"><\/span>Are whale sharks friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are whale sharks friendly? Yes \u2013 whale sharks are friendly creatures! Although they can reach up to 20 meters in length, this shark is totally harmless to humans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-touch-whale-sharks\"><\/span>Can you touch whale sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is illegal to touch a whale shark, so make sure to swim out of the way if one swims toward you. There&#39;s no mistaking their large size and tremendous power, especially of their tail!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-do-if-a-killer-whale-approaches-you\"><\/span>What to do if a killer whale approaches you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IDLE: If a whale approaches you, shift your engine to neutral or shut down and allow the whale to pass. Don&#39;t park in the whale&#39;s path, even if your engine is off. If dolphins or other cetaceans are bow riding, slowly reduce your speed. LIMIT: Limit your viewing time to 30 minutes or less.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"will-whale-sharks-hurt-you\"><\/span>Will whale sharks hurt you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These huge animals are not dangerous. Whale sharks have never attacked humans.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-cant-you-scuba-dive-with-whale-sharks\"><\/span>Why can&#39;t you scuba dive with whale sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you allowed to scuba dive with the Whale Sharks? No, you are not. In fact, because the Whale Sharks and mantas remain at the surface in order to feed, you can get in the water with nothing more than a pair of fins and snorkel gear.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-rare-is-it-to-see-a-whale-shark\"><\/span>How rare is it to see a whale shark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whale sharks are an endangered species with currently decreasing numbers, so it is still very rare to see them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-whale-sharks-bite-humans\"><\/span>Do whale sharks bite humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They are filter feeders (which means they won&#39;t eat you!) Probably the most common question asked about swimming with whale sharks is &#34;Will they bite?&#34; And the answer is no. Unlike most species of sharks, they are filter feeders, not hunters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-better-to-dive-or-snorkel-with-whale-sharks\"><\/span>Is it better to dive or snorkel with whale sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Diving or snorkelling with whale sharks Encounters are often in very shallow waters, while snorkellers are generally able to move faster than divers. Snorkelling with whale sharks is possible in Mafia Island in Tanzania and Ningaloo Reef in Australia as well as in the Maldives, Mexico, St Helena and the Philippines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-swimming-with-whale-sharks-ethical\"><\/span>Is swimming with whale sharks ethical?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Forced Encounters These animals can be curious and playful, they can also be impassive and uninterested, but sometimes they can be nervous and uncomfortable. If whale sharks don&#39;t want to encounter people, they&#39;ll move away from you. At this point, it is important not to chase or follow them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-swim-with-blue-whales\"><\/span>Can you swim with blue whales?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mirissa, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is one of the very few places in the world where, besides being able to go blue whale watching, swimming with blue whales is allowed. Imagine getting into the water with the largest animal that has ever existed!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-it-safe-to-snorkel-with-whale-sharks\"><\/span>Is it safe to snorkel with whale sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is perfectly safe to swim and snorkel with whale sharks, for people and the sharks. They are filter feeders, not predators, eating only tiny plankton. They don&#39;t have teeth, and there have been no deliberate attacks on humans. Snorkelers can observe them at a relatively close distance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-the-best-place-to-snorkel-with-whale-sharks\"><\/span>Where is the best place to snorkel with whale sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Top 6 Places to Dive and Snorkel with Whale Sharks<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-do-whales-explode\"><\/span>Why do whales explode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This time the explosion resulted from the buildup of gas inside a decomposing sperm whale, which caused it to burst. The cause of the phenomenon was initially unknown, since it occurred in the spinal area of the whale, not in its abdomen as might be expected.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-deep-do-whale-sharks-swim\"><\/span>How deep do whale sharks swim?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The sharks made frequent deep dives to at least 500 meters (1,640 feet) three of the tagged sharks made excursions below 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) a maximum-recorded dive depth of 1,360 meters (4,462 feet) was reached.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"has-a-humpback-whale-ever-killed-a-human\"><\/span>Has a humpback whale ever killed a human?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#39;s rare, but it has happened. Unlike recreational sailors, whale-watch captains are actively pursuing large marine mammals. They are required by law to keep 100 yards between the ship and the whale, but there are occasional accidents. In Hawaii, for example, whale-watching boats strike a few whales per year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-you-swim-with-great-white-sharks\"><\/span>Can you swim with great white sharks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you can&#39;t. Swimming with great whites is inherently dangerous. These are large and powerful predators who have eaten people in the past. While they are not as dangerous as films and popular-culture might have you believe, they are also not safe animals to be around without adequate protection.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"do-whales-eat-people\"><\/span>Do whales eat people?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Experts noted that whales do not eat people, but consume small aquatic lifeforms like fish, squid and krill.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-do-when-a-shark-is-circling-you\"><\/span>What to do when a shark is circling you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you spotted the animal and it spotted you, maintain eye contact. Sharks typically attempt to circle behind you to take a bite, so they will feel less comfortable if you keep an eye on them. Keep calm and slowly back away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one is certain where pupping occurs, though we have observed juvenile and adult whale sharks in Maui waters. 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