Whale Sharks? Yeah, we got ’em! (Tiburones Ballena? Sí, las tenemos!).
Utila is now known as being the “Whale Shark Capital of the Caribbean”, and is famous for divers and snorkelers encountering the Whale Shark.
The whale shark can grow to over 40 feet (12 meters) and is commonly seen around Utila at sizes between 5m and 10m (18ft and 32ft), weighing around 15 – 20 tons. Despite its large size, because the whale shark is a plankton eater /filter feeder, it poses absolutely no threat to humans.
One of the reasons that Whale Sharks are such an draw on Utila is that its one of the few places in the world where a Whale Shark will frequently pass close to shore and can be seen year round.
To learn more about these magnificent creatures, click on on Whale Shark Viewing Page