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Travel Photo of the Day 7/9/2009 Whale Shark in the Maldives

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/9/2009 is of Whale shark in the Maldives and was taken by TANAKA Juuyoh

Whale shark

Creative Commons License Photo credit: TANAKA Juuyoh

Divers from around the world come to Maldives to get a glimpse of the sharks. Over 25 types of sharks can be found in the Maldives, including the whale shark, tiger shark and hammerhead shark. The whale shark, though not dangerous, is the largest living fish. The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) facilitates research and encourages conservation initiatives in the Maldives.

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