Qatar is constant to the largest aggregations of hundreds of whale sharks in the country's northeast coast every year, creating a fascinating sight to behold.
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WILDLIFE
Qatar is constant to the largest aggregations of hundreds of whale sharks in the country's northeast coast every year, creating a fascinating sight to behold.
Qatar is home to one of the largest whale sharks aggregations in the entire world. With its appearance and the confusing name, it often is puzzling whether these endangered gentle giants are a breed of whales or sharks. Although whale sharks share a lot of similarities with whales, it belongs to the shark family. Let's dive into a few fascinating facts:
Regardless of the riveting moniker, whale sharks impose no threat to humans, whether spectators or divers. They meander in warm and shallow sea waters of the Northern coasts of Qatar, located about 145 kilometres afar the shores of the capital city, Doha. Whale sharks appear in schools of over 100-150 fishes at a time.
The journey out to the waters also offers sighting bottlenose and spinner dolphins that are playful and fun.
Discover Qatar offers attractive itineraries for all wildlife enthusiasts who want to admire these fascinating creatures.
Join an adventurous and educational one-day Whale Shark voyage aboard a high speed catamaran.
Witness the largest fish in the sea in absolute luxury by chartering your own private vessel.
For more information on the itinerary (price, boat type and more) please visit Discover Qatar.
Seeing these incredible creatures was a truly awesome experience! An event to remember!
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