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[Don Silcock]

Last November I spent two weeks in Tofo, Mozambique - my first trip to SE Africa, but not my last I suspect...

Tofo's reputation for mantas & whale sharks was the main attraction, but there was a lot more to see as well and I really enjoyed the whole trip. I have finally completed editing all the images and have put a new image gallery up on my site.

Here's the best whale shark image.

Don

[rustyworld]

Love this.  I was just in Mapatu.

Edited by rustyworld, 19 February 2011 - 08:10 AM.

[Don Silcock]

Love this. I was just in Mapatu.

Yes, Mozambique is an intriguing place.... I will definitely go back there as there appears to be a LOT of good diving!

Don

[sasdasdaf]

holy moly. how big was that thing?

[Don Silcock]

holy moly. how big was that thing?

Actually, not that big.... the Tofo area is rich in plankton all year round, apparently because of a counter current to the south that draws up nutient rich waters from a deep basin, so there is a constant supply of plankton. Research in the area indicates that it is an important feeding area for relatively maturing whale sharks in the 5-10m range.

The one in the image was about 5m but was very close and the fish-eye lens and the passing Norwegian surgeon/snorkeler make it look a lot bigger.

Don

[pdemaagt]

So you had pretty good visibility!. When we were there it was a bit murky..
Great shots

[Don Silcock]

So you had pretty good visibility!. When we were there it was a bit murky..
Great shots

Thanks! The visibility was variable to be honest - some days were down to a couple of metres and other days 15-20m. I went in November as I had heard that was the best all round time to go.

Don

[pdemaagt]

Thanks! The visibility was variable to be honest - some days were down to a couple of metres and other days 15-20m. I went in November as I had heard that was the best all round time to go.

Don

Thanks,
I will remember that piece of advice :-)

[troporobo]

Great photos, thanks for sharing! What the heck is that spotted shark with the huge caudal fin, beady eyes, and a face that looks like a cuddly plush toy?! I've never seen that species before. Please ID!

Edited by troporobo, 17 March 2011 - 05:13 AM.

[Don Silcock]

Great photos, thanks for sharing! What the heck is that spotted shark with the huge caudal fin, beady eyes, and a face that looks like a cuddly plush toy?! I've never seen that species before. Please ID!

Hi, you mean this one below - it's a leopard shark I believe....

Don

[Aussiebyron]

If it wasnt for the Whale Sharks I would have mistaken the Mozambique gallery as Byron Bay, Australia.

Regards Mark