Whale Shark Behavior and Interaction

The video discusses the behavior of whale sharks, highlighting their gentle and curious nature. It describes how they drift and interact with humans, often circling and acknowledging their presence. Despite their size, they are not threatened by humans and can swim away quickly if needed. The video also shares a personal encounter with a young, curious whale shark that playfully interacted with the divers. Emphasis is placed on respecting these creatures by not touching or inhibiting their movements, allowing them to feed and continue their natural behavior.

What is the typical behavior of whale sharks when they encounter divers?

• They curiously circle around them.

• They immediately swim away.

• They ignore them completely.

• They aggressively chase them away.

How do whale sharks react when they want to distance themselves from divers?

• They hide behind coral reefs.

• They swim away very quickly.

• They make loud noises.

• They swim away slowly.

What challenge do divers face when trying to film whale sharks during spawning?

• The water is too murky.

• The sharks are focused on feeding and move around.

• The sharks are too fast to capture.

• The sharks are too deep underwater.

What was unique about the young male whale shark's behavior towards the divers?

• It was aggressive and tried to bite them.

• It ignored them completely.

• It was playful and nudged them.

• It was shy and avoided them.

What is the general rule for interacting with whale sharks?

• Swim away quickly to avoid them.

• Touch them gently to show affection.

• Feed them to gain their trust.

• Do not touch or inhibit their movements.