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Arta Beach (whale shark)

Coastal pelagic
Depth: 5–20 mLevel: Open WaterNovember-February
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One of the most reliable places in the world to swim with juvenile whale sharks, a short way off the shore.

Depth

5–20 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

15 m

One of the most reliable places in the world to swim with juvenile whale sharks, a short way off the shore.

Location

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Arta Beach (whale shark): 47 documented species

Ecosystem

Large pelagics

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Same country: Djibouti

Same type of dive: Large pelagics

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Water temperature

26 °C

Current

Weak

Access

Boat

Best season

November-February

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

70 USD / dive

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Best season
November-February
Approx. price
70 USD / dive
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Same type of dive: Large pelagics

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