Five Whale Sharks appeared just offshore from Grayton Beach, Florida in the first week of August in 2009. They remained in the local waters for two days. Many of the people chartering Grayton Beach fishing boats and one group of divers photographed and swam with the whales during the two-day event. A Whale Shark is not a whale (mammal) but is a gentle, non-dangerous, filter-feeding shark that is the largest living fish species.
James Griffith, a local firefighter/diver in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida captured the beautiful underwater video. The large school of bigger fish swimming with the whale shark are cobia.
Thanks to Edmond Alexander and James Griffith.
Whale sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. Located right off Watercolor Resort. Kidz Beach kids and instructor Ryan DeVore having a blast!
Whale shark video at Seagrove Beach by Austin Buzzett
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SoWal Insider
Absolutely stunning footage! Thanks to all who helped show off that grayt creature.
Beach Fanatic
wow, that is special! look at all the cobia just hanging out with it!
Beach Fanatic
That is one beautiful video! Many thanks, Edmond and James! The water is so incredibly clear!
My bro-in-law actually swam with this group of whale sharks yesterday!! I am going fishing with him on Thursday and am keeping my fingers crossed that they will still be out there and that we might see them!
My bro-in-law actually swam with this group of whale sharks yesterday!! I am going fishing with him on Thursday and am keeping my fingers crossed that they will still be out there and that we might see them!
Beach Fanatic
Amazing. The cobia must feel some protection from the whale shark. Also interesting to notice towards the end of the video the view of the beach. She was so close to shore. Thanks Kurt.
Beach Fanatic
WOW! Have not lurked in a long while. Glad I decided to check in and see this. Very cool 
Beach Fanatic
wow that was a beautiful Tuesday morning gift..thank you!
Beach Fanatic
I am completely mesmerized by this. Incredible experience!
Beach Fanatic
Amazing video...thank you. Love that Capt. Mike's dog Sadie was watching the whales. How come Capt. Mike Valentino wasn't mentioned?
got any pics?
Wow! I am standing here beside myslef... sitting :shock:. Has anyone noticed Whale Sharks in the area before?
Beach Fanatic
wow, beautiful, calming, so many adjectives could use . Great to watch.
Beach Fanatic
that's pretty incredible. i'd much rather witness that than jessica simpson and/or KC.:roll:
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Beach Comber
That is so cool, and goes to show there's so much beneath the surface that we're missing when we sit on the beach and just look at the waves coming in from the Gulf.
SoWal Guide
Wow! I am standing here beside myslef... sitting :shock:. Has anyone noticed Whale Sharks in the area before?
hey, I'm doing the exact same thing!
no, I've never heard of whale sharks in the area...???
Beach Lover
how far out were they?
Beach Fanatic
I was in its mouth! No really. Somebody hook a brother up. I've been seeing some neat stuff and sure, I found around 15 golf balls in the Gulf today, but a Whale shark? That's exclusive.
If anyone has any idea or dibs on where I can maybe get out to them in a kayak or other means, let me know 985-860-2377. I'm crossing my fingers for a camera soon and would love that kind of adrenailne footage.
If anyone has any idea or dibs on where I can maybe get out to them in a kayak or other means, let me know 985-860-2377. I'm crossing my fingers for a camera soon and would love that kind of adrenailne footage.
margarita brocolia
that's pretty incredible. i'd much rather witness that than jessica simpson and/or KC.:roll:
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...I'm with ya aggieb!.
Beach Fanatic
Five Whale Sharks appeared just offshore from Grayton Beach, Florida in the first week of August in 2009. They remained in the local waters for two days. Many of the people chartering Grayton Beach fishing boats and one group of divers photographed and swam with the whales during the two-day event. A Whale Shark is not a whale (mammal) but is a gentle, non-dangerous, filter-feeding shark that is the largest living fish species.
James Griffith, a local firefighter/diver in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida captured the beautiful underwater video. The large school of bigger fish swimming with the whale shark are cobia.
Thanks to Edmond Alexander and James Griffith.
YouTube - Whale Sharks of Grayton Beach
Thanks Kurt for sending this! That is amazing footage and so cool! Clever way to get me out of my slump and force me to post!! I miss all of you guys and think of you often. I guess its time for me to stop in more often!
SoWal Insider
Wow, so docile and beautiful!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Beach Lover
I can't thank SoWal.com enough. To get a notification about such a great event, sharing with all of us. I feel like I am part of SoWal all the time..... Thanks to all that post.
Beach Fanatic
Tlhanks for this fine video.
Beach Crab
That's not a whale-shark;
it's the dreaded Jaguar shark.
it's the dreaded Jaguar shark.
Beach Comber
Thanks for the reminder
Yes, I have been away from this lovely site for a while. Promise to check back more often.
Tidewater.
Yes, I have been away from this lovely site for a while. Promise to check back more often.
Tidewater.
Beach Comber
Holy Poop! This is life moving stuff...thank you so much. Sadie, can we maybe go out?
Beach Fanatic
Beautiful!
I love how a creature so large can have such grace and dignity.
Thanks for the headsup.
I love how a creature so large can have such grace and dignity.
Thanks for the headsup.
Beach Crab
Incredible video. Just another of the wonders of So Wal and 30A. thanks to the crew for videoing and sharing their find.
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