A Different Kind of Shark Encounter…

We arrived in Mexico late in the afternoon on 8/29/12 for the specific purpose of swimming with and participating in conservation efforts of Whale Sharks – a once in a lifetime experience. The Caribbean sea off the coast of Cancun is the only known place on Earth where these magnificent creatures migrate to feed from mid-May to mid-September at the surface of the water where swimmers can view them. In the area of “blue water” that is located Northeast of Isla Mujeres there are huge groups of up to 400 whale sharks that converge to feed. Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish in the world and are gentle filter-feeders that pose no harm to humans.  They can grow up to 45 feet long and can weigh over 15 tons. In some parts of the...