Whale Shark Pictures Whale sharks are some of the most famous animals to see in Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. It is one of the very few places in the world where they come so close to the shore that they can easily be photographed. On this page there are some pictures of whale sharks for you to enjoy.
Whale sharks are very interesting animals. Firstly, they are the largest fish in the world that can weigh up to 13 tonnes.
Secondly, unlike most other sharks, they are filter feeders and totally harmless to humans. In fact, they get playful with divers and it's a lot of fun to swim with them.
Apart from Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, you can watch and swim with whale sharks in Honduras (Bay of Islands), Thailand, Philippines, Maldives, Belize, Mosambique, South Africa, Mexico, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Puerto Rico and Malaysia.