Weighing up to 35 tonnes, the whale shark has poor eyesight and relies on its sense of smell to track prey. Off Mafia Island, whale sharks congregate in large numbers in order to feed. These ...

Mafia, the island off Tanzania coast, is blessed to be home to hundreds of whale sharks. They are the biggest recorded fish in the ocean globally. A whale shark can measure up to 18 meters long and ...

Swim with the beautiful whale shark at these tropical destinations and choose from a plethora of ethical excursions on your ...

Many reviews from visitors mention the island’s charm, with one traveler writing: "Stay on Mafia! Avoid the Zanzibar crowds. Peaceful, outstanding snorkeling and whale sharks." Another commented ...