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Ningaloo Reef (Exmouth / Coral Bay), WA

Whale shark is the reason to dive Ningaloo Reef (Exmouth / Coral Bay), WA, Australia.

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Ningaloo Reef (Exmouth / Coral Bay), WA

Whale shark is the reason to dive Ningaloo Reef (Exmouth / Coral Bay), WA, Australia. Best odds here: very high for whale shark, peak apr-jul. No certification is required — snorkel or freedive access.

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Species
Very high
Best odds
Apr-Jul
Peak window
Surface-5 m
Depth

The encounter

Whale shark

Surface-5 m · No certification needed

Peak Apr-Jul

Very high odds

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