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Gujarat along the Arabian Sea coast provides seasonal whale shark sightings with modest tourism infrastructure. This destination offers cultural richness alongside marine wildlife experiences.
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Djibouti hosts whale sharks in the Gulf of Aden with basic tourism infrastructure. It is an adventurous destination for travelers interested in marine wildlife in a less frequented part of the world.
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Mafia Island has seasonal whale shark residents with fewer tourists and active community conservation initiatives. Visitors enjoy snorkeling, traditional dhow trips, and exploring the island's unique coelacanth history. The season from October to March offers the best chance to see whale sharks in relatively untouched surroundings.
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Isla Holbox hosts hundreds of whale sharks aggregating in plankton-rich waters, alongside manta rays. Visitors can experience snorkeling trips, bio-luminescence tours, and flamingo watching. Operations are seasonal along the June-September period, offering a vibrant marine wildlife encounter.
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Gladden Spit is known for predictable feeding events coinciding with spawning aggregations of silk and mutton snapper during full moon phases. Dive operators from Placencia run tours here, with the prime season from March to June at full moons. It offers a unique marine biological spectacle alongside whale shark encounters.
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South Leyte is less touristy than Donsol, with active whale shark research programs and local community interaction. Snorkeling and waterfall trips add to the experience. Tourism is developing, with the best season from November to May.
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Seychelles experience seasonal whale shark aggregations with developing but solid infrastructure. Visitors can enjoy pristine island environments and marine biodiversity along with whale shark tours.
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The Daymaniyat Islands in Oman offer whale shark encounters as part of the Arabian Sea population. Infrastructure is developing, with ecotourism best suited to visitors from October to March.
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Known as the marine megafauna capital, Tofo Beach offers ocean safaris, manta ray sightings, and turtle nesting tours. The destination is developing its infrastructure and conducts marine research programs. Best visited from October to March to see seasonal whale shark activity.
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