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PHUKET: Tourists on a speedboat between Krabi and Koh Yao Yai were thrilled to spot three whale sharks - and to watch them in the water. As many as five of the massive creatures could be in the pod, the tourists were told.
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PP Farang Posted by Sue on October 25, 2015 13:49 Editor Comment: Too much watermelon pretending to be fruit. We have just been given a fruit platter after lunch. No watermelon.
Capt Durkn, Posted by Sue on October 25, 2015 15:33 
I had the privilege to swim with these magnificent creatures at Ningaloo in Western Australian this year. One of the best experiences of my life. Shame some country's still eat this beautiful animal. Posted by Leigh on October 25, 2015 17:49 
Boats are not allowed to approach whale sharks at Ningaloo reef, its OK for the whale sharks to approach boats though Posted by peter allen on October 26, 2015 11:53
Peter - not sure what your point is. Yes whale sharks are protected in Australia, as they should be around the world. it is also legal to swim with them at Ningaloo with a licenced operator. Posted by Leigh on October 26, 2015 15:37
Point is you are not allowed to chase or harass whale sharks with a boat, you can guess which way they are going to swim and stop the boat and hope they come to you, you do not need to be a licensed operator to do this, only to carry paying passengers do you need to be licensed Posted by peter allen on October 26, 2015 16:33 
Hurry up and get the *&^% out of Thailand before you get stuck in trawler's nets. Posted by vfaye on October 26, 2015 16:36
Peter - and your point is. - who said anything about chasing or harassing the whale sharks at Ningaloo. Posted by Leigh on October 26, 2015 18:58 |
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Great to see. Magnificent creatures. But to be pedantic as the are actually fish and not whales then I believe it wouldn't be called a pod but a Gam, herd, frenzy or shoal. I may be wrong though.
Posted by PP Farang on October 25, 2015 13:04
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A frenzy is a collection of PW commenters, PP Farang. Always fishy.