When can you see whale sharks in Belize?

The Whale Shark Season in Belize normally begins about 2 days before the full moon up until 10 days after in the months of March, April, May, and June. However, traditionally April and May have been the best months to come and see them.

Can you see whale sharks in Belize?

Whale shark season is a popular attraction for divers in Belize. These gentle giants can be found in Gladden Split, just off the coast of Placencia in the springtime, with the best chances of being able to dive with them in April and May.

Where is the best place to dive with whale sharks?

Seven Best Places to Swim with Whale Sharks

1. Holbox, Mexico and Isla Contoy, Mexico.
2. Gladden Spit, Belize.
3. Tanzania.
4. Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines.
5. Utila, Honduras.
6. Australia.

Can you be swallowed by a whale shark?

The sharks know that they can’t eat you, and they often close their mouths around big prey like you or big fish. But if they did accidentally take you into their mouths, what would happen? Real Clear Science asked Phillip Motta, a researcher at the University of South Florida: Okay, so whale sharks won’t swallow you.

Are there alot of sharks in Belize?

Belize is renowned for an impressive variety of sharks, from the offshore Whale Sharks that visit our southern waters in the early to mid-spring, to the inshore mainstays such as Caribbean Reef Sharks, Silky’s,Bull, Tiger and Hammerheads.

Where is Shark Ray Alley?

Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Shark Ray Alley is located just one mile south of the Hol Chan cut and is listed as “Zone D” of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Once a place where fishermen would clean their catches, this 1,280-acre protected region, has evolved into a top snorkeling location!

How much does it cost to swim with sharks in Belize?

It takes 5 to 10 minutes to get there by boat and costs $45 per person (including a $10 entrance fee for the reserve).