Seasonal· Ile Cocos· Seychelles

Whale shark season (Ile Cocos)

4° 18.7′ S · 55° 52.0′ E

From about August to November whale sharks - the world's biggest fish - can be spotted around the Ile Cocos park.

Practical

SPGA: the whale shark 'can be spotted around August to November'. Channel Rock dive site also sees whale sharks in summer and autumn (SeyVillas). Keep well clear under power and never touch.

Best for

A chance of whale sharks

Season

Aug–Nov