Diver Has Incredible Close-Up Experience With Whale Sharks in Maldives

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A diver had an incredible moment floating alongside whale sharks in the Maldives in early September.

This video was captured in Hanifaru Bay by Rizkhan Mohamed of Shadow Palm Tours, who said it was filmed September 3.

“We were lucky to see an incredible spectacle of mantas performing their elegant dance beneath the waves, each one more captivating than the last. But the true highlight came after dark: two whale sharks appeared, gliding through the night waters together, a sight so rare it felt almost magical. It was one of those unforgettable moments that reminds us why we

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