In the past week, four whale sharks have been seen near Koh Talu, three kilometres off the coast of southern Prachuap Khuru Khan. Human-friendly, these animals pose no danger to beach-goers.
Local authorities and representatives of the Marine and Coastal Resources department asked fishermen, divers, and tourists not to touch the sharks or use flash photography when taking underwater photos of them. They suggested that vessels keep their distance and slow down when whale sharks are around.
These sightings caused excitement among holidaymakers. The presence of whale sharks in these waters testifies to the abundance of sealife and the region’s environmental recovery.
The biggest whale shark spotted was about 7 metres long, while the other three averaged 3-5 metres long. The sea where the four sharks were seen was about 8 metres deep.