Qatar Has the Greatest Whale Shark Gathering in the World

Qatar has one of the highest numbers of whale sharks in the world. Due to their unusual naming and look, it's often difficult to tell if these gentle giants are whales or sharks. Despite their resemblance to whales, whale sharks are categorized as sharks. Let's have a look at some incredible statistics:

- Whale sharks, scientifically known as Rhincodon Typus, can reach a length of up to 20 meters, roughly the same as a large city bus.

- While the fish evolves like a whale and expels water through its gills, it also exhibits shark-like characteristics, such as a cartilage-based skeletal system (rather than bones).

- Females have a greater growth rate than males.

- Whale sharks are known for their unique spotted patterns.

With 600 sharks expected in 2020, Qatar is hosting the world's largest shark gathering, and over 100 sharks have been spotted in the Shaheen Field. The whale shark collection season runs from May to October every year in the northern parts of the Qatar Peninsula. More than 100 whale sharks have been seen in the Al Shaheen area of Qatar, which has the world's greatest concentration of whale sharks, with 600 sharks projected by 2020. The whale shark collection season runs from May to October each year in the northern parts of the Qatar Peninsula.

In order to protect Qatar's ecosystem and ensure its critical diversity, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change emphasizes the necessity of the honorable public's engagement in the success of the whale water harvesting season. Please be aware that visits to the whale shark harvesting sites are the responsibility of the Ministry, and particular inquiries should be sent to the Ministry's Public Relations Management. In order to preserve Qatar's ecology and biodiversity, the Ministry of Ecology and Climate Change highlights the importance of public participation in the whale shark harvesting season's success. Trips to whale shark gathering areas are overseen by the government. Inquiries should be directed to the Public Relations Department of the ministry.

People and inhabitants of the Northern Islands are encouraged not to approach shark gathering areas and to report any sightings or sightings immediately to the unified contact center at the telephone number (184) and not to shed lights, according to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. She should keep any source of disturbing noises away from her. Citizens and residents of the marine beaches and northern islands are urged not to approach whale shark gathering areas and to report any observations or monitoring of them to the call center at the phone number (184) as soon as possible. They are also urged not to shine a light on them or prevent any source of disturbing sounds from being near them.

Whale sharks, despite their captivating name, pose no threat to humans, whether they are spectators or divers. They float in the warm, shallow seas of Qatar's northern beaches, around 145 kilometers from Doha, the capital city. Whale sharks congregate in schools of 100 to 150 fish.