Swimming with Whale Sharks

[@TheRealmusic18]

What sweet harmonious creatures!

[@faresalsayed9005]

International Playboyy they can’t do that they are filter feeders

[@catomato_]

Beautiful creatures outstanding

[@oliviagomes2393]

Who else thinks that they are cute when they open up their mouths? :3

[@selinyildiz2976]

right

[@choiot]

No wounder the majority thinks we are all promiscuous.

[@s.californiaking2802]

i do. it turns me on

[@RussianOrphan1]

S. California King You so deserve a thumbs up for that. *Thumbs up*

[@oliviagomes2393]

S. California King Haha!

[@RockfrdDrm]

I would love to swim with some of these gentle giants. Thanks for the video.

[@kenaisingchanh5395]

Whale sharks are the largest living shark in the world. Growing to the maximum length of 40 ft (12m) and weighing 20 tons (40,000 pounds). They are filter feeders which mean they eat microscopic creatures such as plankton. They also eat small fish. But 28 million years ago there was a shark named Megalodon that grew to 52 ft (16m) to the maximum of 67 ft (20.3m) and weighed 50 to 100 tons (100,000 to 200,000 pounds) and ate whales, other sharks, Large fish, and dolphins. But became extinct 2 million years ago because of global cooling and lack of food. Most whale species became extinct and the rest went to the north and south poles to feed on krill. And the Earth was cooling and the ice age was about to began. The Megalodons preferred warm waters because they were cold blooded not warm blooded like Great white sharks and that led to their extinction.

[@Jingzhumama]

kenai singchanh I thought it was 60 ft maximum

[@Jingzhumama]

kenai singchanh begin*

[@chesphendshil8270]

not only largest shark, but longest fish

[@natehawk5339]

Cool!

[@lktzu2821]

I learnt a lot from this. Thank you for the information about this beautiful animal.

[@slenderburrito1313]

It looks so derpy and adorable. I think I have found my favorite shark.

[@wormtoxin]

I feel like it'd be really relaxing to just hang on to one of it's fins and hitch a ride. Friend: Hey man, whatcha doing? Me: Oh, I've just been chilling with a 40 foot long shark for a while. Friend: WHAT?! Me: Yeah, we're migrating to Mexico. There's tons of cool food there for my new buddy! (by the way I'm replacing you with a whale shark)

[@RussianOrphan1]

Best scenario ever!

[@zachmortimer2469]

Peter Powell it's a whale

[@adamtownshend3719]

Zach Mortimer It's not a whale, it's a shark. You can tell by looking at its back fins. It's the largest species of shark on earth, and is called a "whale" shark because of its size and ability to filter-feed.

[@junnlnl]

Peter Powell y

[@brandongoerz2032]

Would be fun but you can't actually touch them apparently. I just came back from La Paz Mexico and did a snorkel tour and they said if you touch them it opens them up to infection.

[@VEE727]

You got very close to its mouth several times. Don't they create a suction around it? At 1:20 I thought you were a goner

[@carewser]

I'm pretty sure they're not vacuums.

[@VEE727]

It vacuumed the life out of me for a second

[@brianestepa2376]

I used to think so too. I always thought getting in front of its mouth when they opened it was a death sentence.. Guess not?

[@LordBlob1]

whale sharks spit out anything larger than 5mm

[@VEE727]

+Harry Really? That is incredible

[@liljakaren97]

I did this in Cancún, Mexico last summer. It was amazing! An experience I will never forget

[@lucarnetrange]

1:49 What a beauty! That would be the best dive of my life, something you can never ever forget. Thanks for sharing.

[@carewser]

It's so ironic that of all the sharks there are, the biggest shark is the least scary.

[@maya-br1qc]

Megalodon is big and scary..

[@carewser]

Yeah, except it hasn't existed for millions of years

[@ohiosports7051]

Your opinion while I think otherwise.

[@brianestepa2376]

The whale shark isn't the biggest shark, it is the biggest fish.

[@ohiosports7051]

+Brian Estepa yes it is the biggest shark, while also biggest fish. You are wrong.

[@GoWithTh3Flow]

Well I wouldn't say harmless. They won't injure you on purpose, but make sure you don't get hit with their tale. Not fun.

[@kylecaldwell230]

True

[@Jingzhumama]

GoWithTh3Flow tail*

[@chesphendshil8270]

sharks tale lol

[@raelenea425]

GoWithTh3Flow the whale shark actually cant hurt anything it has 300 rows of teeth but they cannot rip tear nor hurt humans

[@nintendoman12111]

*Whap*

[@thehoosierfortheUK]

1:04 that’s one hypnotic and jazzy beat!

[@adventureswithGregC]

Thank you Becky for sharing ..... My wife and I are in this It was so wasom to share a great day in the water with you,,, It was magic....

[@darkangeloficial9351]

Wow,that is one of the most beautiful thing that i ever seen

[@소연지-l9c]

What a lovely video! I wonder if I can use your video for opening of my internet lecture,,, may I use this?

[@Lilla2012]

You lead a charmed life Becky... what an amazing adventure indeed! THanks for sharing this, I knew nothing about these creatures until recently...

[@Hangar18productions]

Whale sharks are so cool. I know this is so secondary to the video, but where is that music from? it's really cool as well.

[@wildme3451]

When and where did you see this whale shark?

[@VintScratchX]

Whale Sharks are my favorate and have been since I was young. Looking back, seeing them open their mouth is like something I do as soon as I see Sushi

[@TommieTyler]

they are truly majestic animals. this was my favorite video of whale sharks by far and oh yes, the music was awesome as well.

[@melaniehernandez9402]

Wonderful video!! We are heading to Cancun the third week in June. We are going to go swimming with the whale sharks. Can't wait!!

[@flap.d.jack247]

Anyone else realize that Animal crossing villagers are stronger than real life humans? They can pick up whale sharks

[@myusername3689]

Prehistoric times: Biggest shark is the scariest (Megalodon.) Modern times: Smallest shark isn’t the scariest but the biggest shark is the safest(cookie cutter shark and whale shark.)

[@robertlembo]

As shitty as this world is....this is one of the few things that was done right....these creatures are so majestic and peaceful it should be a crime punishable by death to disturb them let alone eat them....

[@carewser]

Yes, the world would be so much nicer if we just summarily executed people for disturbing big fish, great plan Mr. Humanity.

[@RocketSkates777]

I agree with Robert.

[@carewser]

So you're a nutbar too

[@robertlembo]

+xXViperKingXx thank you

[@RocketSkates777]

+Robert Lembo Nutbar or not, it should be a heavily punishable crime to harm such beautiful creatures. we should value their lives like we do our own.

[@GoddessOfCats]

Whale sharks are the most beautiful creatures I've ever seen. :)

[@16mmDJ]

giant koi fish

[@flap.d.jack247]

@@poopdollah1897 how?

[@legofilms12345678]

What's your diver level and I think that shark is the most diverse fish I want to see when I dive

[@skgg3391]

These sharks are very cute and became my favorite a long time back :)

[@MaxEitzen]

This is clearly a Jaguar Shark... ;-) Hey Becky! Its Dave Eitzen. I was just watching a Tiger Shark video and saw that you shot it - beautiful as is this one! Safe travels to you and your husband.

[@Zee_Babyyy]

why do little fishies swam underneath them?

[@Kxrtrov]

+ZahyaDaily They clean the shark

[@Zee_Babyyy]

+ADinosaurProduction aka lexi meyers c: thanks

[@Kxrtrov]

ZahyaDaily np :)

[@ohiosports7051]

+ZahyaDaily actually, they are there to scare off their predators. With the big fish, the other fish that want to eat the smaller fish will keep away because they are scared of the whale shark. The fish do wash them but it's for a reason.

[@Zee_Babyyy]

thanks

[@alixjamieson2177]

Oh what a beautiful beautiful fish! I would love to swim with one of these or at least see one up close. There's going to be a whale shark in Finding Dory named Destiny. Perfect name to suit one of these gorgeous gargantuan creatures!

[@danabee3775]

Just had that FANTASTIC opportunity too !!! IT IS MAGICAL ... I nearly cried when I saw that peaceful beautiful monster under me gracefully swimming ... even the dolphins were saluting us on that trip ... SOMETHING I WILL NEVER FORGET ... Respectfully observing them in their natural habitat is the best one can do !!!! The day before I was running up and down to find the biodegradable sunblock that would not harm them while they filter the water that surely would contain that awful toxic film from the regular sunblocks. Our captain was a fantastic guy explaining all their behavior to us and mainly putting an emphasis on us respecting their habitat ... I loved that !

[@brianc5739]

Whale sharks are so cute! I agree, Olivia Gomes

[@TheGuitarClint]

How were you able to do this? I would love to travel and dive with these beautiful creatures! Did you take a charter ?

[@lientrei2236]

i would probably faint and die but this is beautiful!

[@dougieladd]

I just followed this link from your blog... completely in sensed by the shark fin images on there. I can't believe a human being would do that to the shark and the whale shark, a placid animal just going about it's business. I did 10 dives in Utila so I could dive with them... never spotted ONE :) STOP LONG LINE FISHING AND SHARK FINNING!! Thanks Becky :)

[@johnfiglewicz9758]

I intend to do this sometime in the future while I am still able to. Magnificent creatures! You guys who have been able to do it are so lucky.

[@DanasLilMakeup]

Swimming with them would be a dream come true for me, such beautiful creatures they are

[@Myalyssithea]

Joyce Ann Pilit what season can we see them in Philippine ?

[@Myalyssithea]

Joyce Ann Pilit thank you dear😊

[@Frosty_coyote]

Swimming with you would be a dream come true. Jk have a good day!

[@TheMrsix13]

Come down to Cabo San Lucas, baja california sur. In México guarantee you can snorkel with them.

[@DanasLilMakeup]

Vivo en Mexico, y eso seria n sueño hecho realidad!!!!

[@TheShufflebuff]

How many dives does it take to actually find one?

[@karenpato1]

love the white polka dots.

[@Jingzhumama]

John Miller turns out that we don’t actually know why they have them.

[@MultiCosmus]

just one stupid question of mine. they don't atack people?

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

Awe thanks! I feel i'm pretty lucky too but it does take some work too =) This is something everyone can do! It's only snorkeling and pretty inexpensive in Mexico! It was amazing!

[@destinyawaitsx3]

Is Dorys friend a whale shark in the upcoming finding dory?

[@PandaLubs]

yesss ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ

[@scottmurphy4278]

Yes she is, which leads us to the debate: How can Destiny speak whale when she is actually a shark?

[@yeast2328]

Scott Murphy good question, why did the whale in Finding Nemo have a uvula when as we know whales don’t have uvulas

[@ssev11]

Hi there! I just wanted to tell you that you have created an awesome video which shows the beauty of the ocean at its purest. I was also wondering if I could have your permission to use 20-30 seconds of your movie for a school IT project about the conservation of oceans and marine life. I would be very grateful if you allow me to. Thank you in advance!!!

[@lemmypayet8120]

Whale sharks are probably the most spectarcularly designed animal on this planet...simply majestic

[@fanzbill]

u are so lucky :) I love this majestic whaleshark

[@venommouse7726]

Nan Nna I want to meet one

[@Chanamasalex117]

Fantastic footage!

[@thomasgeorgechiongsy6712]

Come to the island of Cebu in the Philippines if anyone wants to swim with them. The local fishermen here at the town of Oslob befriended the Whale Sharks there by feeding them daily, so they always seem to stay there the whole year round. It is considered a tourist spot, and you can swim with them for 30 minutes for a fee of 500 Philippine pesos. As long as you don't touch them.

[@fursty6942]

thomas george chiong sy i am going there tomorrow😂 i am from dalaguete

[@siranonymous836]

Can it fit on 3 gallon tank?

[@kevino3866]

Does anyone know why the tail/Caudal fin is vertical on sharks where as they are horizontal on whales?

[@pierrebegley2746]

It's basically just how it's formed. That's how you can tell that a whale is a mammal and a shark is a fish. The Whale shark like all fish has a tail fin that is vertical, which allows it to move side by side to swim. The Whale on the other hand has a fluke, which is a tail that goes up and down. Millions of years ago, the whale's ancestors started to leave the land to swim, and their flipper's (Search: Ambulocetus) turned into the fluke. If you want a modern look at how mammals swim that way, look at an otter for example. Sorry for the long paragraph, hope that answers your question though.

[@kevino3866]

Pierre Begley thank you!

[@pierrebegley2746]

kevin O You're welcome. :)

[@dutchpicklevideos]

so cool is this in Mexico on the Baja?

[@TeanoZ]

They're so cute! Especially when they open their mouths!

[@kathylol1]

are those like just fishes under its fin or is that like baby whale sharks lol orrr is the one on its back the baby whale shark or a fish lmao I want to know

[@ohiosports7051]

None are baby whale sharks LMFAO.

[@SantiagousDominguezus]

They're remoras a type of fish that likes to live with large like sharks and rays.

[@Neogaabo]

Suckers

[@Neogaabo]

Sucker fish

[@Anyontm]

Beautiful creatures.

[@Khrys32]

They sure are. ☺

[@gtv1676]

Does anyone knows the song ?

[@jackfrost6902]

Such beautiful majestic creatures. I would love a chance to get near one or more of these beautiful creatures.

[@dutchpicklevideos]

very nice video Becky !

[@jackfrost6902]

Do they normally swim in packs? Or whatever you call that?

[@jacquelinebagayas9681]

I love them! just swam with the whale sharks yesterday and they are fabulous gentle giants of the sea!

[@noahtillis170]

I did this in Cabo San Lucas and it was amazing... It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I know I would be kicking myself if I didn't do it... Everyone should do it.. There was 5-95 year olds were doing it

[@jackmckenzie3770]

The Galaxy LyFe I'm flying to Cabo tomorrow and I'm swimming with the whales too. Probably from the same company that brought you.

[@karas4009]

I was in a resort that had whaleshark and i didnt get to swim with them because my mom was using the only rashguard we had 😂.i was only in the small boat watchint. Next time im there definitely will be underwater with them.

[@Jlynn94606]

Awesome footage

[@tobiasarlebo208]

Hi Becky, we are going to Mexico this year in the late of december is it possibole to swin with these magnific creatures? I have lookt araud on some webpages and found out that if you want guarate to swin with the whale sharks, I shoud be there May-September?

[@ChaosOfSpartan]

can you ride on them?

[@Axgoodofdunemaul]

Amazing that they can filter something as tiny as a coral larva.

[@adv3ntang3l]

@Becky Kagan Schott Is it okay if i use this footage for my school project?

[@genesisbonilla8640]

Destiny?

[@hokieman211]

Whale sharks are my favorite sharks! I love them!

[@irishangelgirl8504]

Where's bailey?

[@orangypteco8858]

I've actually swam with a whale shark, this one time in baja California sur I saw this huge one swimming along the reef and i swan with it for god knows how long, I even ride on his back, it's a beautiful experience.

[@owenhans3633]

Did you go in its mouth?

[@orangypteco8858]

@@owenhans3633 nah, though I wanted to, but I didn't want to harm it

[@DeathbyDusk]

It's Pilot fish that clean up the parasites, Remora really don't do anything except sucker onto the fish and eat its leftovers.

[@georgeiiicalendar8323]

I protect sharks for a living .Including whale sharks so treating to to do harm them pisses me off . They amazing creatures so i ask dont insult them

[@thehoosierfortheUK]

George III Calendar whale sharks are cool I love them; they’re awesome! It’s the predatory sharks that I’d kill BUT only in self defense! Also, I’d like to try shark steak.

[@I_Hate_Hitler]

Sharks can eat crap and die

[@flap.d.jack247]

@@thehoosierfortheUK shark steak doesn’t exist you monster

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

DM Jeni they are incredible to be in the water with and swim next to! Thos ea re not lampreys they are called remoras and they are not harmful to the whale sharks. They basically ride along using a sucker on their head and pick up left over bits of food and use the whale shark for protection. In return they usually will clean parasites off the whale shark. It's a good relationship!

[@sruthikumariyer]

Becky , I feel u r the luckiest person on earth ! :)

[@TheBigChinaGamer]

So if you somehow got into its mouth, since its throat is only the size of a basketball do you just swim out? Or does it spit you out. OR are they smart enough to know not to open their mouths when a human is infront of them?

[@briannarodriguez1670]

You wouldn't necessarily swim out, but you'd would have the whale shark spityou out. They suck in more than 600 cubic meters of water every hour while feeding. They swallow this incredible amount of water because they need to capture as much food as they can and their food is strictly plankton. They're self aware like us and know what to eat and what not to eat, so they'd just be like "hey friend I'm trying to eat, mind me moving around you a little, bc I see some little food particles :P"

[@briannarodriguez1670]

But a lot of he time the shark can choke and die :/

[@billwilson6895]

+Nizar Alkhazragi for you

[@abbyshares4083]

What it says there the biggest fish at the planet or whale/shark blue whale is

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

blue whale is a mammal, it breathes air, whale shark is a big fish :) so biggest fish on the planet.

[@abbyshares4083]

No its not

[@abbyshares4083]

Blue whale is the biggest try to ask the water or ocean proffecional

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

+Elizabeth Tuzon you are confused. the blue whale is the largest animal on the planet but it's a mammal which breathes air. look it up. a whale shark is a fish and the biggest fish on earth. I am a professional.

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

+Elizabeth Tuzon Google biggest fish on earth.

[@DonKingDario]

Beautiful Video!!! Love it!

[@dultimatebarlada2994]

this whale shark is the most biggest shark in the world and the smallest fish in the world is pandaka pygmea and we find them fish in the phillippines only

[@lordcat223]

+DUltimate Barlada Except these sharks travel to Mexico every year...

[@Brendini27]

There's no proof that megaladon exists.

[@Pro-Deo]

Majestic creatures. Meanwhile, I think I saw some lamprey's on a couple of them which...sucks...

[@raptorjesus3019]

LOL @ all the shark experts in the comments

[@mercutiorane1150]

Incredible footage!

[@Abliskarian]

what would happen if someone stuck their hand in one of the gills?

[@karas4009]

I think it gets aggressive because you did that😂.

[@MrKillerman47]

either that or have a hard time breathing, imagine if someone tried sticking their hand in your throat

[@jorgetubehd]

I can’t wait to go swim with one at the Georgia Aquarium

[@MiltonWesty]

that is amazing video. nice job! are you using a filter? Orange? magenta?

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

Milton Westy no filter.

[@brianestepa2376]

You may be colorblind, see an eye doctor.

[@weatherstorms]

What's the name of the background music?

[@justsomeguywithafoxmask2998]

OH NO IT'S GONNA EAT ME! the shark: N O *turns the other direction*

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

Thank you. I hope that someday you can snorkel with them too. This is something I dreamed of doing for many years.

[@Mieraz22]

is whale shark part of the whale or shark family? coz i know orcas are actually dolphins instead of whales

[@EpicSmile123]

They're part of the shark family.They were only named WHALE shark because they look like whales.And actually,dolphins are really small toothed whales.

[@kenaisingchanh5395]

And because of their size.

[@sumextrasushi4344]

For some reason the basking shark looks bigger

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

Solo Buceo in Cancun does an amazing job! Tell them I sent you ;)

[@jkvlx]

whats the track name of this song???

[@azhans]

Man they're beautiful! Jaw dropping.

[@KatBellerose]

Cute little babies, too. :D

[@BeckyKaganSchott]

Whale Sharks are filter feeders and they have no teeth, they eat plankton,krill, and fish eggs. (to the comment below LoveMyMuves, good explanation but they are not herbivores, they do eat krill, plankton which is meat)

[@ghunter182003]

I just love whale sharks...such majestic creatures!

[@ezekielgamingyt400]

They also live in the philippines

[@renaldocathright3110]

Beautiful animals you better get out the way little fish before you get socked in lol

[@romperstompist]

Anyone know why they have those white spot patterns?

[@LennyLenward]

I'd guess for camouflage.

[@TheCerebralDude]

What a beautiful creature

[@cypher.yoongi804]

I personally LOVE whales and sharks, any kind of marine animal has a special place in my heart. But the one shark I refuse to even search up anymore is basking sharks. Whale Sharks and Basking Sharks have similar mouth and jaw functions, but Basking Sharks take it to a level it shouldn’t ever reach 🤣🤣🤣