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Three Islands Whale Shark Dive specialises in whale shark & humpback snorkel adventures on the stunning Ningaloo Reef.
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Contact us for more information on our award-winning tours. Explore the aquatic wonderland of Ningaloo Reef from mid-March to July on a day of adventure and discovery with Three Islands Whale Shark Dive. Swim alongside whale sharks, snorkel the reef and spot seasonal sealife such as turtles, dugongs, manta rays, whales and more during this fun, safe and informative ecotour. The tour includes everything: transfers, quality snorkel gear/wetsuits, government fees, spotter plane/s, safety zodiac, videographer, qualified guides, no sighting policy, delicious buffet lunch, morning tea, afternoon fruit platter. With a reputation for quality, safety and professionalism, the friendly staff at Three Islands Whale Shark Dive offer an exceptional level of service while delivering a whale shark interaction experience that you’ll treasure forever.

11/11/2026

Meet one of the newest little whale sharks helping researchers understand life beyond Ningaloo! 🦈

Adam and the ECOCEAN team have successfully tagged a juvenile whale shark at Christmas Island, estimated to be just under three metres long.

But why tag a whale shark?

There is still a lot we do not know about where these animals travel once they leave places like Ningaloo.

By following their movements and studying their feeding behaviour, heart rates and diving depths, researchers can build a better understanding of how whale sharks use the ocean.

One particularly important question is whether their travels take them into waters where they are still at risk from targeted fishing.

The whale sharks we encounter on the Ningaloo Reef do not spend their entire lives within the protection of our marine park. Their movements can take them across international boundaries, which makes understanding these journeys incredibly important.

The tag cannot tell us yet where this newly tagged juvenile will travel. Over time, research like this can help identify important habitats and inform conservation efforts well beyond our coastline.

09/11/2026

Did you know some of the whale sharks we see on the Ningaloo Reef travel all the way to Christmas Island? 🦈

Seasonal red crab larvae are one of the food sources waiting there.

Every year, millions of red crabs make their way from Christmas Island's forests to the coast to reproduce. Females release their eggs into the ocean, where the larvae develop through several stages.

Those larvae provide a seasonal food source for whale sharks, although they are not the only thing whale sharks feed on around the island.

Researchers have tracked some whale sharks moving between the Ningaloo region and Christmas Island, giving us a glimpse into just how connected these places are.

The sharks we encounter on the Ningaloo Reef do not necessarily stay nearby once our season finishes. Some travel thousands of kilometres across the Indian Ocean, following food and moving between important habitats.

It is one of the reasons Adam's research trip with ECOCEAN is so interesting.

There is still so much we are learning about where whale sharks go and what they get up to when they are not visiting us.

07/11/2026

You might have noticed Adam's been a little quiet around Exmouth lately. Turns out he's traded Ningaloo for Christmas Island!

He's currently spending four weeks alongside the ECOCEAN research team, studying whale sharks around Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

What you might not know is that Adam has been volunteering with ECOCEAN for nearly a decade, helping with everything from fieldwork and driving research vessels to the less glamorous jobs that keep research projects running.

Three Islands also supports ECOCEAN's work here on the Ningaloo Reef, providing fuel and access to our vessels for research.

For us, whale sharks have always been about more than a day out on the reef. Getting to work with these animals is a privilege, and understanding what happens to them when they leave Ningaloo is just as important.

We'll be sharing a little more from Adam's trip over the coming days.

29/10/2026

Spring into early summer brings one of Ningaloo’s busiest turtle chapters.

Between September and December, turtles mate in the shallow waters along the coast. The water can look full of activity—but this is also a vulnerable part of their breeding cycle.

Watch from a respectful distance, stay out of mating areas and go slowly around turtle habitat. Resting females need space to recover, and every turtle should be free to choose its own path.

Save this for turtle season and follow the current Turtle Watching Code when you visit.

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27/10/2026

A good wildlife day should feel exciting. It should also feel calm, clear and well supported.

Aisling’s May review speaks to the parts guests do not always see before they book: an accessible briefing, small in-water groups, space for the animal and a team paying attention to different abilities.

And her advice about cameras? Let the photographer do the work, so you can stay present for the moment.

Swipe to read her full review.

Guests Said It Best — Aisling O, May 2026

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24/10/2026

The first glimpse is often just a shape in blue water.

Then the briefing comes back to you. Listen for the guide. Enter when directed. Find your rhythm. Give the animal room to choose its path.

Suddenly, the thing you have imagined for years is right there.

Every encounter is different. That is exactly why it stays with you.

Planning for 2027? Our whale shark tours are open for the year.

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22/10/2026

Building an Exmouth trip can feel like a lot of moving pieces, so start with the fixed point.

1. Choose your whale shark tour date.
2. Give yourself a few nights in Exmouth.
3. Leave room for the reef, the national park and the slower moments in between.
4. Book the popular pieces early, especially if your dates fall in school holidays.

Three Islands will be running whale shark tours throughout 2027. Save this post for the first step of your planning, and send it to the person you want beside you.

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19/10/2026

Planning Exmouth for 2027? Put the day you most want to remember in the calendar first.

If swimming with a whale shark is on your list, getting your preferred date locked in gives the rest of the trip something to build around.

Wildlife is always wild, so no encounter can be promised. But the planning part is in your hands.

Save this for your 2027 Ningaloo plans, then follow the booking link in our bio when you’re ready.

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13/10/2026

Some days are remembered for the wildlife. Others for the people who helped everything feel easy.

Elise joined us in May and summed up the whole day in one line: “The crew were fantastic.”

That meant a lot. From the photos and safety briefings to the food, the boat and the care shown throughout the day, her review captures what we want every guest to feel.

Swipe to read Elise’s full review.

Guests Said It Best — Elise B, May 2026

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05/10/2026

And just like that… another season is done! 💙🌊

To every guest who joined us, thank you for trusting us with a day of your holiday, for the early starts, the laughs, the questions and the unforgettable moments out on the reef.

And to our entire crew, our skippers, guides, photographers, spotter pilots, office team and everyone working behind the scenes, thank you for bringing the energy, care and good vibes every single day.

To those returning, we can’t wait to do it all again. And to those heading off on new adventures, thank you for everything you brought to the Three Islands family. We’ll miss you and hope whatever comes next is an absolute ripper!

That’s a wrap from us, for now. See you back on the blue next season! 🐋🦈

📸 by.hannahseidel

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Exmouth, WA
6707

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+61899491994

Website

http://www.whalesharkdive.com/

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