Utila's Whale Sharks
Utila is world-famous for whale sharks and is known as the "The Whale Shark Capital of the Caribbean." Utila is one of the few places in the world where whale sharks regularly pass close to shore. Although most frequently seen in the months March-April and August-September, whale sharks can be seen all year round.
Utila Water Sports supports the Shark Research Institute to record whale shark sightings around Utila. Our dive boats often sight whale sharks, especially during diving surface intervals, and our experienced staff coordinate the "jumps" to ensure that our divers enjoy the overwhelming experience of snorkeling with whale sharks in a responsible manner.
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Whale shark FAQ's
Where are whale sharks found?
Where and when, in the Indian Ocean, are the greatest concentrations of whale sharks?
Do whale sharks mass in the Pacific Ocean as well?
What is shark "tagging"?
Does the Shark Research Institute use the "traditional method" to tag whale sharks?
How can I recognize a tagged whale shark?
Can an SRI-tagged whale shark be adopted by more than one person?
Why does the whale shark have such large gill slits?
Are any other sharks filter feeders?
Why do sharks also have Latin names and what is a whale shark's Latin name?
Does the whale shark have any teeth?
What is a shark's lateral line and how does it work?
How does a whale shark reproduce?
How big is a newborn whale shark and where have they been found?
What is the size of the largest whale shark ever found?
How long do whale sharks live?
Why does a whale shark have such a peculiar color pattern?
Have whale sharks ever killed anyone?
Have whale sharks ever been exhibited in an aquarium?
Can't scientists learn enough about sharks by keeping them in an aquarium?
Are whale sharks hunted anywhere in the world?
Do whale sharks have any monetary value?
Are sharks in danger of extinction?
Do sharks need protection?
Where are whale sharks protected?
Why are sharks important?
How can I help save sharks?
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