How is a whale shark dive conducted?
Whale shark diving is carefully regulated to protect the whale sharks. The boat captain and dive master both need specific whale shark licences to ensure that they understand the regulations. The number of boats in the whale shark zone at any one time is limited. The maximum number of divers per boat is 12. Splash Dive Center uses two dive masters – one to search for and draw in the whale shark and the other to ensure the safety of the divers as this is a blue water dive with no visual reference. Afternoon dive slots are set by SEA who enforce the regulations while morning dive slots are first come first served. Between dives lunch is served on the boat inside the reef where there is some good snorkelling. You can read more on our Whale shark trips in our diving section.
