World's Best Whale Shark Spots According to the Whale Shark Project, there are 14 whale shark sightings hot spots throughout the world. Whale sharks are the world's largest fish and there are concerns that whale sharks may become extinct if conservation efforts don't start now.

How can you participate?

• Check out the Project Aware Whale Shark Project to read about what you can do to help.
• Diving with whale sharks can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but knowing how to be an aware diver can make your experience even better. Check out the 10 Tips to Help Conserve Whale Sharks HERE.
• And, finally, take a PADI Whale Shark Awareness Course through your PADI dive shop. If your shop doesn't offer the course, ask your dive shop to consider training in the specialty and offering it to interested customers. Go to PADI.com to find your local dive shops and ask about taking the course.

Best Whale Shark Spots

1-Japan 2-Thailand 3-Malaysia 4-Philippines 5-Ningaloo Reef 6-Gulf of Mexico 7-Galapagos 8-Belize 9-Honduras 10-South Africa 11-Mozambique 12-Seychelles 13-Maldives 14-India