The area around Placencia and Hopkins is where to go in Belize if you would like to look for these enormous, friendly sharks. The Gladden Split area became well-known because of a National Geographic documentary about Whale Sharks.It is during the spring months of March, April, May and June that more than 20 species of Caribbean fish come to the area to spawn. The whale sharks, who definitely are plankton eaters, feast upon their eggs. It is about 26 miles off the coast of Placencia that sharks are usually found. This spot is noted to host significant concentrations of whale sharks in the months of April and May when Mutton and Dog Snappers are spawning.
The exact time to find these amazing creatures is hard to determine in Belize.The fish typically breed in the days before and after the full moon and the most typical time to look for whale sharks at Gladden Spit are the ten days following a full moon. Nevertheless, sightings have also been documented in the days prior to full moon and around new moons. Also, sole whale sharks can accidentally be found in the area any time of the year. The probability of finding the kind sharks is about 40% during the right time (opposed to 100% from June to September in the Mexican Caribbean). Nevertheless, local dive operations will be able to inform you whether the whale sharks are there or not before you go out on tour. An encounter with these creatures is a lifetime experience and if you are an experienced scuba diver you can enjoy these animals up to 80 feet deep. Snorkeling is also possible as they often come close to the surface. Waters are regularly pretty choppy in this area, which makes diving the better option. At the same time, researchers believe that snorkeling puts less stress on the friendly sharks than diving.
Either Whale Shark Diving or Snorkeling you will be doing one of the best adventure travel tours available.
The exact time to find these amazing creatures is hard to determine in Belize.The fish typically breed in the days before and after the full moon and the most typical time to look for whale sharks at Gladden Spit are the ten days following a full moon. Nevertheless, sightings have also been documented in the days prior to full moon and around new moons. Also, sole whale sharks can accidentally be found in the area any time of the year. The probability of finding the kind sharks is about 40% during the right time (opposed to 100% from June to September in the Mexican Caribbean). Nevertheless, local dive operations will be able to inform you whether the whale sharks are there or not before you go out on tour. An encounter with these creatures is a lifetime experience and if you are an experienced scuba diver you can enjoy these animals up to 80 feet deep. Snorkeling is also possible as they often come close to the surface. Waters are regularly pretty choppy in this area, which makes diving the better option. At the same time, researchers believe that snorkeling puts less stress on the friendly sharks than diving.
Either Whale Shark Diving or Snorkeling you will be doing one of the best adventure travel tours available.
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