Video - whale sharks at Grayton Beach, Florida

[Kurt]

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.





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Whale shark video at Seagrove Beach by Austin Buzzett

 

[Lake View Too]

Absolutely stunning footage! Thanks to all who helped show off that grayt creature.

 

[Hop]

wow, that is special! look at all the cobia just hanging out with it!

 

[Grayton Girl]

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!

 

[Franny]

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.

 

[30ARules]

WOW! Have not lurked in a long while. Glad I decided to check in and see this. Very cool

 

[Teresa Cline]

wow that was a beautiful Tuesday morning gift..thank you!

 

[ChillPill]

I am completely mesmerized by this. Incredible experience!

 

[seagrovegirl]

Amazing video...thank you. Love that Capt. Mike's dog Sadie was watching the whales. How come Capt. Mike Valentino wasn't mentioned?

 

[RiverOtter]

Wow! I am standing here beside myslef... sitting :shock:. Has anyone noticed Whale Sharks in the area before?