HUGE Whale Sharks at Cleaning Station!

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  • čas přidán 1. 08. 2024
  • The Blue World team heads to the Galapagos to check out the largest Whale sharks they have ever seen, and witness something that has never been filmed before: a whale shark at a cleaning station. Or at least that's what it appears to be!
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    #scubadiving #whaleshark #rare
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    0:24 Traveling to the Galapagos
    2:49 Exploring the area
    4:40 First whale sharks
    6:56 Whale shark hovering
    12:17 Summary
    12:55 Credits
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  • @Jerby_Diving
    @Jerby_Diving Před rokem +18

    This is hands down the coolest whale shark footage I have ever seen.

  • @FintasticFilms
    @FintasticFilms Před rokem +48

    This is hands down one of the best BlueWorld episodes EVER! I can't even imagine what it would be like to dive with so many whale sharks in the wild, let alone the school of HAMMERHEADS. I dove with them in the Georgia Aquarium a few years back but this is an entirely different level. Darwin island has always been really high on my bucket list.

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před rokem +9

      Darwin Island is possibly the best single dive site on this planet.

  • @FarRanged2nd
    @FarRanged2nd Před rokem +22

    It's fascinating to see a full episode on the Galapagos! Ocassionally you'll bring them up in videos like the reef cleaning stations, but this is amazing!

  • @oddivision9099
    @oddivision9099 Před rokem +5

    Well, this also happens to be rare footage of a Whale Shark while "Bird"watching with the corner of her mighty eye! Thank you BlueWorld for the great video, great job as always!

  • @PauI24
    @PauI24 Před rokem +3

    I'm 12 right now and I can't wait to start scuba diving again! I go to a local scuba school that teaches people 11 and up in regular scuba classes. When I was around the age of 10 I was in that school but since they only teach 12 and up I had to join a different thing that teached people that were young. So, I joined a thing (in the same school) called scuba rangers that tought people 9 to 11. It costed around $500 so I got into it but they barley had classes due to it being during the pandemic and them losing a lot of swimming teachers. When I became 11 I was to old to be in scuba rangers and I was able to join the regular scuba classes. But then we became really poor due to the rising prices in California. So we had to leave. But now we are getting more money and my parents could get me inside of the regular scuba classes! This video really makes me excited about scuba diving because sharks are my favourite animal. Thank you for filming all of these dives because they really makes me excited about scuba diving. 👌

  • @lololandify
    @lololandify Před 5 měsíci +2

    I've never scuba dove (I don't know the proper term) or have done underwater caving but I LOVE watching footage of others doing it. Thanks Jonathan for allowing us to peek into the underwater world

  • @-sevda
    @-sevda Před rokem +3

    surreal beauty. i'd cry tears of joy meeting a whale shark. they're one of my favourite species.

  • @TrunkyDunks
    @TrunkyDunks Před rokem +12

    Blue World is such a great channel and everyone sounds so happy to be there.....what a wonderful job you have. Im so jealous. I work in renewable energy conservation, and when I can I stare out at the sea and just wonder whats out there.... you are my outlet.
    Thank you

  • @huntress44
    @huntress44 Před rokem +12

    Incredible footage! And those patterns on the whale sharks are beautiful. Love to see them this close and clear!

  • @ivansalazar5448
    @ivansalazar5448 Před rokem +5

    The Galapagos archipelago is one of the few remaining wonders of the world. Sadly, Ecuador, the country to which these islands belong, has turned into a hellish inferno, where drug trafficking, gang warfare, kidnapping, and extorsion by all sorts of criminals, are now the norm of every day life!

  • @H3L1C0PR10N
    @H3L1C0PR10N Před rokem +2

    this channel is my childhood! i remember watching the videos on this channel as a kid.

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před rokem +1

      We are still here, still making awesome videos! Welcome back!

  • @joshuadpacheco
    @joshuadpacheco Před rokem +2

    king of the scuba divers, jonathan bird!

  • @moalzaben5554
    @moalzaben5554 Před rokem +3

    Honestly I have never seen a whale shark do that before! Hell even my cousin hasn’t seen one doing that!

  • @bannoursalem5186
    @bannoursalem5186 Před rokem +2

    I like the fact that whale sharks are friendly and harmless to people!! Nice work Jonathan and all the team, keep up the good work ❤
    Best wishes

  • @stayveplayz
    @stayveplayz Před rokem +2

    I actually love whale sharks they are one of my favorite species of shark

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před rokem +2

      Me too. They are so big and gentle and sweet animals. I love them.

  • @FFAdventuresOriginal
    @FFAdventuresOriginal Před rokem +3

    LOVE whale sharks. It is absolutely crazy how fast you guys are kicking while that giant just floats through the water; amazing!

  • @Avboden
    @Avboden Před rokem +2

    Best diving of my life there for sure! Those 2 week trips were amazing. I had mola mola, whale sharks, even a galapagos sea lion that brought me a red lipped bat fish as a gift!

  • @sharethelove5034
    @sharethelove5034 Před rokem

    I just feel like saying, “ bye momma” .. so beautiful. Thank you Jonathan Bird ❤

  • @marvinbai
    @marvinbai Před rokem

    It is amazing that most of the shots were actually from a GoPro! As a diver who has never seen such a giant animal, this episode definitely add a new item to my to-dive list.

  • @diveryan
    @diveryan Před rokem +1

    I now know where my next dive trip will be.

  • @pricediver
    @pricediver Před rokem +1

    How are you not love them ! They are adorable and giant at the same time

  • @Nithr1s
    @Nithr1s Před rokem

    This is a majestic episode!! What gorgeous creatures whale sharks are and massive respect to Jonathan and BlueWorld team!

  • @OmerSchechter
    @OmerSchechter Před rokem +2

    could also be resting in the warm water, the current near the reef would feel like nothing to that size of a whaleshark

  • @FireSurge
    @FireSurge Před rokem

    Awesome to see them up close, gives a sense of awe I have not felt in a long time

  • @Garrett__H
    @Garrett__H Před rokem

    Your art is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing it with the world.

  • @NoSuffix
    @NoSuffix Před rokem +1

    6:44, Scream underwater. Wow!

  • @benderbendingrodriguez420

    Idk why, this kinda gives me vibes of your Antarctica video. Just an animal you don't see very often. Whale Sharks are very underrated in my opinion. Such beautiful creatures & *THE* largest fish in our oceans. Incredible videos as always Jonathan & the Blue World team!

  • @sassa82
    @sassa82 Před rokem +1

    Incredible! Its a very special place both under and over water.

  • @aboomination897
    @aboomination897 Před rokem +2

    9:22 omg

  • @daquerius123
    @daquerius123 Před 3 měsíci

    I remember watching this guy swim with whales when I was a kid

  • @CubanazoJB
    @CubanazoJB Před rokem

    Amazing!! As always Johnathan … me and the kids are looking forward to me and the team next month in Cozumel!! Blessings..

  • @jellystar2866
    @jellystar2866 Před rokem

    Nature is amazing, especially in the blue world!
    And you are so lucky to get so close to the whale shark!

  • @maayan.arjuan
    @maayan.arjuan Před rokem

    You really are the best when it comes to underwater footage! Amazing videos

  • @Ms..B
    @Ms..B Před rokem

    as always what an awesome video

  • @LPRD
    @LPRD Před rokem

    Love these kinds of videos. Reminds me of your older one with your submarine where you see a whale shark after swimming below a school of hammerheads

  • @ScubaGirlsInternational

    Be still my heart! Even though we saw one in Indonesia, we were not THIS close. And to see how incredibly hard you were working to stay close! Just beautiful. See you in 3 weeks!!!

  • @TimeTheory2099
    @TimeTheory2099 Před rokem

    Thanks BWTV. 👍

  • @natia8523
    @natia8523 Před rokem

    Amazing job like always... 🐋🐬🐳💜💜💜😘

  • @mustapharedahabiballah6225

    Amazing video as usual....🤩🤩🤩🤩 i love it so much 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @raphaelforns5562
    @raphaelforns5562 Před rokem

    That was incredible and beautiful. I wish I will see a whale shark some days🤩 Thanks for this video.

  • @edwardwhitehill6658
    @edwardwhitehill6658 Před rokem

    Amazing footage! Just got back from a week on the Galapagos Master and dove Darwin’s Arch for two full days. Best overall diving experience in my 23 years of diving. Fortunate to see two Whale Sharks, but AMAZING how that one remained stationary!

  • @dimitrijzigon
    @dimitrijzigon Před rokem +1

    Awesome,Man.💜

  • @robinredman4853
    @robinredman4853 Před rokem +1

    Good gracious 😮. Your bold cause I would have been sick outta of my mind. Lol. Thank you for sharing your experiences under water like that 🎉🎉

  • @Bloody_FOXY47040
    @Bloody_FOXY47040 Před rokem

    I went there about 2 years ago, and it was amazing both on land and in water! Those Scalloped Hammerhead sharks were beautiful there. You should also return to Cocoas island one day!

  • @robertbonass2048
    @robertbonass2048 Před rokem

    Awesome video! These are way bigger than the ones we swam with in Cancun, which were still huge!👍👍👍

  • @andrecandrade
    @andrecandrade Před rokem +1

    I’ve been there. Breathtaking!

  • @kakprisca5865
    @kakprisca5865 Před rokem +1

    O may God its great film ever galapagos under the sea❤❤❤❤

  • @Sarahkiroglu
    @Sarahkiroglu Před rokem

    Amazing video. Must have been a very special experience 🥰

  • @onyxwolfreaper21
    @onyxwolfreaper21 Před rokem

    Now I can truly see how much of a behemoth a Whale Shark is to a person side by side.

  • @MALMOVMC
    @MALMOVMC Před rokem

    Love it!!

  • @arjanwesselink3418
    @arjanwesselink3418 Před 6 měsíci +1

    "Every time I visit"!!!@ I'm jealous 😊.

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I'm fortunate that I have been to the Galapagos something like 8 or 9 times, and heading back again this year.

    • @arjanwesselink3418
      @arjanwesselink3418 Před 6 měsíci

      @@BlueWorldTV Very fortunate indeed. 😊 for sharing. Another item on the bucket list.

  • @FedericoLucchi
    @FedericoLucchi Před 4 měsíci

    I like the cave diving stuff, but this kind of wildlife exploration is what really floats my boat... I mean, sinks my BCD... I mean... you get it.

  • @saltwaternomad2776
    @saltwaternomad2776 Před rokem

    Awesome!

  • @jonathansantos2271
    @jonathansantos2271 Před rokem +1

    Wow, what a wonderful place to dive.
    I am glad, we got to find two whale sharks and pregnant.
    I believe the cleaning station might of been about the styled waters that might of gave the whale shark's womb a special kind of nutrient supplements.
    I wonder what kind of fish school that was mainly in that specific area?
    Great views and close peaceful encounter.
    Thank you so much❤

  • @WildBillCox13
    @WildBillCox13 Před rokem

    Nice. Shared.

  • @vytskatm
    @vytskatm Před rokem

    Amazing video. Now I want to go there :)

  • @jujube4587
    @jujube4587 Před rokem +1

    This is like Avatar Underwater 2.0

  • @shrekscousin1389
    @shrekscousin1389 Před 5 měsíci

    be exactly like that whale shark when it comes to awareness

  • @luisrobles386
    @luisrobles386 Před rokem

    Amazing

  • @Wolfee1029
    @Wolfee1029 Před rokem

    Thanks!

  • @harrisonderr1317
    @harrisonderr1317 Před 5 měsíci

    The whale shark are here to give birth by swimming down to deeper dark waters where no drivers can actually follow them.

  • @chisaquaticvibe6524
    @chisaquaticvibe6524 Před rokem

    This is cool! This is grand! This is glorious! This is great! This is awesome!

  • @testdasi
    @testdasi Před 11 měsíci

    My jaw is on the floor! 😲

  • @gtaabcgamer4189
    @gtaabcgamer4189 Před rokem +1

    By viewing this I just amazed by the Majesty Of Allah SWT How He made it How He made such a complex world just to amuse people of temporat world #Love with this #Keep showing so that we can view His Creation #Nice work in developing world ❤

  • @MRnautilus9
    @MRnautilus9 Před rokem +1

    Just insane

  • @joshbainbridge5086
    @joshbainbridge5086 Před rokem

    I was wondering when you guys were going there. I would love to go there.

  • @yeukhim1
    @yeukhim1 Před rokem +1

    Another amazing video Jon. also great work on the narration. Fantastic job done.

  • @somnuswaltz5586
    @somnuswaltz5586 Před rokem

    whale sharks are gentle giants and VERY cute 🥰

  • @AndrewR74
    @AndrewR74 Před rokem +1

    WOW!

  • @americanhistorybydonovan7505

    (Comment from July 28) Johnathan,it’s shark week.When are you diving to the adventure aquarium in Camden Nj in the Ocean realm exibhit with the only great hammerhead.They even added a bottle nose wedge fish,I think you never seen that before

  • @EnergiZeScuba
    @EnergiZeScuba Před rokem

    Amazing, all i can say.

  • @mdimanhussein6346
    @mdimanhussein6346 Před rokem

    Love from Bangladesh ❤️

  • @justpassingby-iz9ku
    @justpassingby-iz9ku Před rokem

    breathtaking absolutly beautiful!!

  • @Cheese_Official1
    @Cheese_Official1 Před rokem +1

    You might remember me but I also wanna dive when I get older. You inspired me to want to scuba dive.

  • @masudrana-gv2ck
    @masudrana-gv2ck Před rokem +1

    Love from🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

  • @danartriatmojo
    @danartriatmojo Před rokem

    8:52 the shark so cute

  • @joshbainbridge5086
    @joshbainbridge5086 Před rokem

    I think the two best places to dive are Raja Ampat and Darwin Island

  • @spencerfisher4207
    @spencerfisher4207 Před rokem +1

    Cool

  • @TheWoWfactor44
    @TheWoWfactor44 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow! What an incredible creature. The thrill of being so close to such a magnificent animal! I'm wondering if maybe she was waiting to give birth? Did you return to the site at any stage? Exemplary video Jonathan. 👍🙏

  • @martiezcaffey7038
    @martiezcaffey7038 Před rokem

    When I saw that shark, I thought somebody’s gonna be a mom

  • @elaineb7065
    @elaineb7065 Před rokem +1

    Sharkies!!! YAIY!!!

  • @Monkeybbstaxx
    @Monkeybbstaxx Před rokem +1

    So beautiful, gods creation for us to find

  • @lucyoriginales
    @lucyoriginales Před rokem

    Wow 😮

  • @spicat16
    @spicat16 Před rokem +1

    I love whale sharks. They are my favorite animals 🥰 could someone put a tracker on one too monitor if they are indeed giving birth at Darwin Island?

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před rokem +1

      They have put satellite tags on them, and learned that they tend to stick around the Galapagos, so they must be giving brith there.

  • @roybm3124
    @roybm3124 Před rokem

    Amazing creature, really love the imprinting on the skin. Wonder if the last whale shark was sleeping.

  • @matthewkretschmer7010

    Amazing with the iguana, hammerhead sharks, and whale sharks. Funny how you are screaming underwater. Were those remora fish attached to the whale shark.

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před rokem

      Yes the whale sharks have a LOT of remoras on them.

  • @DRONIXAR
    @DRONIXAR Před rokem

    pre like and reminder activated

  • @Patrick_NichtStar
    @Patrick_NichtStar Před rokem

    Trying to get more into filming underwater at the moment. I only have a GoPro, but i think i‘m getting better and better.

  • @AllieThePrettyGator
    @AllieThePrettyGator Před rokem +1

    I would love to swim with an animal the size of a Greyhound Bus

  • @johnmarksuarez83
    @johnmarksuarez83 Před rokem +1

    Did you know there's whale sharks in Asia too?

  • @FintasticFilms
    @FintasticFilms Před rokem

    To dive with whale sharks and hammerheads in the Galapagos is there a certain time of year that's best? Or are they present year round?

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před rokem +1

      The best time of year is when the water is cooler, which is their winter (our summer) so basically June-October. I always shoot for August/September as the prime months.

  • @martiezcaffey7038
    @martiezcaffey7038 Před 3 měsíci

    6:43 I know how Romora sticks to other animals to get food but how did have enough time to stick to the whale sharks tail?

  • @griffinswaim6892
    @griffinswaim6892 Před rokem

    What lens kit is that on the gopro y'all are using? I have been looking for something like that but can't seem to find anything. Also, amazing video as always!

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před rokem

      reefphoto.com/products/inon-ufl-g140-sd-semi-fisheye-lens-for-gopro-hero-3-3-4

  • @Ryan-rc3kq
    @Ryan-rc3kq Před rokem +1

    Any reason you didn’t bring DPVs on this dice? Seems it would save a lot of work… and gas

  • @professionalcommenter
    @professionalcommenter Před rokem +2

    I wonder if she was resting or sleeping. Being pregnant is hard I would imagine.

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před rokem

      Possibly....but why so close to the reef???

  • @qwertyboo
    @qwertyboo Před rokem

    Not the hammerheads afraid of bubbles :(

  • @juliannarmitage-gj6vz
    @juliannarmitage-gj6vz Před 6 měsíci

    Is it possible the WhaleShark is sleeeping?

  • @pblesz1
    @pblesz1 Před rokem

    Why worry so much about your air supply, use your KISS Sidewinders!

  • @DIVETALK
    @DIVETALK Před rokem

    😍😍😍

  • @nadyasem2431
    @nadyasem2431 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks Jonathon, what month of the year you did these dives?

    • @BlueWorldTV
      @BlueWorldTV  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Summer. It was July.

    • @nadyasem2431
      @nadyasem2431 Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks a lot. Thinking what month will be the best to go there to see it all in one shot.