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International World Whale shark day 😍 Code of Conduct: Key Rules 🙌🏼 DO NOT TOUCH: Whale sharks are not tactile animals and will leave the encounter early if you touch them, therefore disrupting their natural behaviours. KEEP 3 - 4 METRES DISTANCE: Keep 3 metres distance from the body and 4 metres from the tail. Whale sharks can move quickly when they choose to; keep distance to protect yourselves and the shark. DO NOT OBSTRUCT: Obstructing the path of a whale shark will cause them distress and they may leave. If the whale shark should approach you on its own accord, move out of the way quickly. DO NOT SWIM ON TOP OF THE WHALE SHARK: Allow space for the shark to rise to the surface for continuing cruising and thermoregulation. If you need to cross to the other side of a shark which is cruising at the surface, swim around and behind the shark’s tail keeping distance. If the shark is cruising at a depth of 5 metres or more, you may safely swim above the shark to cross to the other side. NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY: Whale sharks do not respond well to bright and unexpected flashes of light. REDUCE NOISE: Do not jump from a standing position; ideally opt for a seated position when exiting the vessel to the encounter. Do not shout and attempt to keep your fins under the water, also please reduce excessive splashing. Whale sharks have the world’s biggest ear drum so we must be as quiet as possible during encounters. #ocean #oceanlover #oceannations # dive #divespirit #deepbluecoast #freedive #sharks #sharkweek #whalesharks #beautifuldestinations #earth #gopro #destination #instagood #travel #visitmaldives #maldiveslivin #underwaterlife #wildlifevideography #wildlifephotography #underwatervideography #uwvideo #uwvideography #marineconservation #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #yourshotphotography #photograpy @maldiveswhalesharkresearch @discoversharks @natgeo @paditravel @visitmaldives @oceanmaldives