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Whale sharks in Gonzaga?

cymeryss - 8-10-2009 at 11:32 AM

Just saw a post about whale sharks on BOLA, and was wondering if they come up to Gonzaga Bay/Punta Final area as well since I am planning a trip there next weekend. If not, I might just change and head out to BOLA since they are amazing creatures and I would love to see one. Thank you for any input.

David K - 8-10-2009 at 05:04 PM

It has been posted here that YES, they are seen in Bahia San Luis Gonzaga or perhaps the larger Ensenada de San Francisquito (Alfonsina's to Punta Final...).

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bonanza bucko

posted on 8-10-2009 at 06:46 AM

whale sharks at BOLA



"We have a place at Gonzaga Bay and we have seen more Whale Sharks this year than ever before. At Thanksgiving last year we had 30-40 of them in the bay where we had never seen more than two or three before. They have stayed around too.

I have often wondered if the Mexican fishermen who work the Sea of Cortez catch Whale Sharks...I have never seen one caught. I know they are protected but that sure doesn't stop the Pescadores from catching anything else...Totuaba for instance.

Maybe Whale Sharks don't taste good...hope so. They are just magnificent. "


[Edited on 8-11-2009 by David K]

freediverbrian - 8-10-2009 at 05:44 PM

About 5 years ago i saw a panga fisherman at Isla Puma out of Gonzaga, standing on a dead 20 ft. whale shark with a knife looking like where do I start ?? Don't know what he did with it or if there is a market for it.