Some Astonishing Facts About Shark dive in Cabo

Are you fond of marine creatures? Do you wonder how it feels like to dive in the ocean and swimming along with some of the most majestic creations of nature? If you considering to go on a shark dive then no place could better the Cabo. 

Here, we are discussing some of the facts and feature of whale shark what will get you all prepared for you whale shark dive:

Whale sharks
The largest species of the shark, Whale Sharks, are fond of swimming around the pure water of the Mexican ocean. 

The whale sharks are slow-moving fishes due to their large size. Unlike other predator sharks, the feeding style of whale fish is quite different and more like a whale.

This creature mouth is usually 5 feet wide and has more than 300 teeth rows. However, they do not use these teeth to eat, instead the teeth row function as a filter.

Whale sharks are solitary but they do not show anger if other whale sharks share their feeding grounds.

The average length of a whale shark in Cabo is up-to 12 meter and can weigh up to 15 tons.

What do they eat?
As we have mentioned above, the whale sharks are filter feeder. The species feed on plankton which can include krill, small fishes, eggs, crab larva, copepods, and other small nektonic lives.

A juvenile whale shark can eat up to 21kg of plankton per day.

Can they attack human?
Despite whales huge size and strong teeth, they don’t pose any danger to humans. Furthermore, these sharks are very submissive and never intend to attack human or large size fishes. They usually close their mouth when big bodies are around.

Can you swim along with these sharks?
Yes, you can. The whale shakers are of very docile and gentle nature. Swimming along this giant creature is completely safe. Even kid above the age 8 can safely dive along with this massive creature in the presence of an adult.

A few fast facts about the whale sharks:

1.The lifespan of the whale sharks can be 70 to 100 years.
2.The whale sharks can have nearly 3000 tiny teeth that are less than 1 inch long.
3.Thought the population of the whale sharks is unknown the spices are considered to be endangered by the IUCN.
4.The whale sharks have specific patterns and sports around their gills which are unique to each shark.
5.Other then whale shark you can also encounter numerous other incredible species of sharks in Cabo.

Hammerhead shark, silky shark, and Shortfin Mako Shark are just a few names from the list. Give an adventurous boost to your life and get a chance to dive along sharks, watch one of the astonishing, huge yet gentle creature of the sea world on your Cabo tour.