Are whale sharks and manta rays dangerous?
No they are not. Both whale sharks and manta rays are filter feeders, feeding on krill and plankton. The manta ray, has no barb in it’s tail unlike the sting ray. The manta ray has a wing span of up to 4 metres in width, while the whale sharks can grow up to 19 metres in length. Tours are available to swim with these majestic creatures and depart daily from Coral Bay and Exmouth (whale shark visits are seasonal – see the nature’s calendar page for more information). Both these graceful creatures swim close to the surface so only snorkelling tours are available, you should be a confident swimmer to participate in these tours. Most tour companies offer snorkelling equipment and wetsuit if needed.
