Swimming with a whale shark is a fabulous Experience and it is a regulated activity to protect the animals and snorkelers.

Before booking your trip make sure that the service provider is authorized by SEMARNAT. They will show you how not harm or disturb the sharks, as well as avoid putting yourself at risk.

When you are in the whale shark area make sure these gentle giants are not harmed by your boat, because there are many whale sharks with cuts and scars. We recommend reading and following the whale sharks sighting and transit rules in the area.

Whale Sharks are protected in Mexico and are considered endangered species worldwide.