Whale sharks, often referred to as ‘gentle giants’, are estimated to have existed for 60mn years. They can live up to 100 years and grow up to 12 metres in length.
Between the summer months of April and September, during their annual migration to the region, whale sharks are found feeding in spectacular groups of hundreds off the northern coast of Qatar.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Chairman of Qatar Tourism, HE Akbar al-Baker said, “It is exciting to announce the launch of such a unique tour which offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our guests and shows off Qatar’s rich biodiverse ecosystem while spreading awareness to safeguard the natural habitat of the whale sharks. Qatar surrounded by crystal waters is the ideal destination for exciting…