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Re: whale shark, where and when

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Fri, 16 May 1997 17:10:13 -0400

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Whale sharks are very common on the horn of Africa off the coast of Somalia
in the Gulf of Aden/Indian Ocean during spring months. They move inshore to
near the surf line when heavy plankton bloom occur. Over a two year study
period I counted groups of 20 to over 100 animals on at least a dozen
occassions.

Jeff June--Natural Resources Consultants, Inc.