Whale Shark Snorkeling in La Paz | Best Tours & Season Info | BajaCharters.com
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Here are some fascinating and timely facts about whale sharks in La Paz, Baja California Sur:
Seasonal Visits
Season runs October–April, with peak months in December–February when plankton blooms are at their highest.
Giants of the Ocean
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are the largest fish in the sea, reaching up to 12 m (40 ft) and weighing around 20 tons (some even larger) .
These gentle giants are filter feeders, sipping vast volumes of plankton—up to 6,000 L/hour—through their gills.
Conservation & Regulation
Classified as endangered by the IUCN ( The International Union for Conservation of Nature) and protected under Mexican law.
The Bay of La Paz is a designated refuge and marine protected area; regulations include:
Only 14 boats per time slot, with 56 boats per day max
Maximum 5 snorkelers per shark with one guide
Strict approach protocols: maintain 3 m from the head and 4 m from the tail, swim parallel (no chasing or touching), use biodegradable sunscreen
Research & Community
Local marine-biologist tour operators help document individuals using unique spot patterns—feeding data into global identification projects
Aggregations often consist of juvenile sharks (below 9 m), with occasional pregnant adults spotted near Espíritu Santo Island .
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