A Quick Guide to the Whale Sharks of South Ari atoll Marine Protected Area, 2013 Edition

Abstract

The MWSRP understand that the more you know about the world’s biggest fish, the more pleasure you will get from your whale shark experience.

MWSRP have created a quick guide, covering some basic information on the current population size, gender bias and how to identify male or female whale sharks, average sizes, how to take identification pictures and why they are useful to researchers. We have also included some pictures of the most commonly seen sharks for you to compare if you see one!

This guide is intended to provide background information, which combined with the knowledge and experience of your expert excursion leaders in the field we hope will help make your encounters with whale sharks in the South Ari atoll MPA a magical experience!