Don Silcock 14 Posted February 17, 2011 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyworld 0 Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) Love this. I was just in Mapatu. Edited February 19, 2011 by rustyworld Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Silcock 14 Posted February 19, 2011 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sasdasdaf 2 Posted February 21, 2011 holy moly. how big was that thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Silcock 14 Posted February 21, 2011 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdemaagt 6 Posted February 22, 2011 So you had pretty good visibility!. When we were there it was a bit murky.. Great shots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Silcock 14 Posted February 22, 2011 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdemaagt 6 Posted February 23, 2011 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 :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troporobo 237 Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) 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 March 17, 2011 by troporobo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Silcock 14 Posted March 24, 2011 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussiebyron 57 Posted March 24, 2011 If it wasnt for the Whale Sharks I would have mistaken the Mozambique gallery as Byron Bay, Australia. Regards Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
