Where to see Whale sharks

12 of our ranked dive sites report Whale sharks in their marine life. Scale and score are our own data-driven ratings — see the site pages for the full picture.

Top pick
Utila4.1
Honduras · beginner
Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

Where to see Whale sharks

12 sites
01

Utila

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — ideal for newcomers.

4.1
02

Ari Atoll

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

4.0
03

Isla Mujeres

Drift diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

4.0
04

Daymaniyat Islands

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species — ideal for newcomers.

3.9
05

Ningaloo Reef

Reef diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.8
06

Baa Atoll (Hanifaru Bay)

Drift diving with visibility up to 25 m — a great fit for most divers.

3.8
07

Similan Islands

Reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access — a great fit for most divers.

3.7
08

Tofo Beach

Drift diving with a well-rounded site — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.7
09

Mafia Island

Drift diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.

3.7
10

Darwin & Wolf Islands

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.7
11

Cocos Island

Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 25 m, 4 standout species, liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.7
12

Richelieu Rock

Diving with liveaboard access, challenging currents — a strong choice for experienced divers.

3.5

Derived from each dive site's marine-life records in our database. Not every location records every species, so this list can grow as data improves.