Whale Sharks Spotted off Krabi

By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee

Staff Reporter

A whale shark swims alongside the boat of a national park officer Friday in Krabi province. Photo: Courtesy Jampen Phompakdi

KRABI — A whale shark was spotted swimming off a small island in the Andaman Sea off the shore of Krabi yesterday.

The whale shark, thought to be six meters long and weigh one ton, was spotted about five kilometers from Koh Hong from the longtail boat of national park officer Jampen Phompakdi, who said it swam alongside the boat for a few minutes before diving down into the sea.

Whale sharks were also reportedly seen Dec. 5 by local fishermen at Koh Hong and Tha Lane Bay. Koh Hong is part of the Than Bok Khorani National Park. The marine wildlife is usually found offshore in December, sometimes in groups, Jampen said.

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-- Khaosod English 2015-12-12

Tod Gratiem, Prik Thai?

Tod Gratiem, Prik Thai?

Yeah,

that is after they have cut of the fins and turned them into soup.

ohhh stay off jet skis around there, if you hit one of these things your bill will be vertical.

ohhh stay off jet skis around there, if you hit one of these things your bill will be vertical.

Do wish for once, you'd make an authoritative post.

Jet skis are forbidden in Krabi

Tod Gratiem, Prik Thai?

Na Kin

If you want to see 9 meter whale sharks and be able to swim with them, you need to go to Ningaloo reef, its worth it.