Sucheta Rawal discovers why sharks are important to our oceans and where you can safely encounter them around the world.

AUSTRALIA
“Swim with whale sharks, slow and meandering, around the Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia. Sal Salis offers whale shark swims from March – August where you can get up close and personal with these gentle giants. A maximum of 10 guests are allowed to swim for up to 60 minutes with one shark. Boats fill up months in advance, so make sure to book the experience ahead of time.”

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