Who says you can’t Fish and Dive off a Yamaha AR240!!!????

[rkim808]

Wow, what an experience!
Amazed that the whale shark stuck around for so long. Most critters we've met diving tend to scamper after a few minutes at most (with the exception of a black tip shark in the Bahamas that followed us around for a whole tank dive...)
And while we've been thinking of a dive trip to the Caribbean to see whale sharks, we love Hawaii so we just might have to change destinations!

It was such a awesome sight to see and swim with I believe it was a him. He circled the boat for like a half hour giving us all a chance to make drops and cruise and piggyback a ride. I’ll try post the video of the encounter. And if I plan on coming to Hawaii plan to come to Kauai, and we can go dive for sure.??

 

[Dixie Highway]

Amazing trip and an amazing story to tell. If it was me there wouldn’t be any pictures because I’d have been too awe-stricken to take them. Thank you so much for sharing!

 

[rkim808]

Amazing trip and an amazing story to tell. If it was me there wouldn’t be any pictures because I’d have been too awe-stricken to take them. Thank you so much for sharing!

Mahalo(thank u) @TW Merema for reading my story I know it was a little long, I tried to keep it short, but just had so much to say about a EPIC day. I’m very glad that u enjoyed it and the pics. ALOHA??

 

[rkim808]

Aloha here’s some short vids of the encounter. Hope u enjoy??

 

[rkim808]

So Awesome and thanks for sharing!! I’d love to visit Hawaii in my lifetime. Loved the pics especially the whale shark.

Aloha and mahalo(thank u) @haknslash and u should plan a trip here.??

 

[Steve Risley]

Totally Awesome! Being a diver myself, jealous of the Whale Shark picture. We dove in Hawaii (Big Island) and came across a 12-14ft. Tiger Shark. That's been our highlight of diving date.

 

[rkim808]

Totally Awesome! Being a diver myself, jealous of the Whale Shark picture. We dove in Hawaii (Big Island) and came across a 12-14ft. Tiger Shark. That's been our highlight of diving date.

Aloha @Steve Risley I live on the Island Kauai on the other end of the State. The Big Island has awesome diving, in fact the whole State does lol. Glad u were able to swim with a Tiger, I’ve seen some big ones here too, but not as big as this Whale Shark? he was a beautiful beast.??

 

[swatski]

Aloha here’s some short vids of the encounter. Hope u enjoy??

This second clip is unreal!
Thank you for sharing.
My daughters now want to go to Hawaii.

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[jfkraus]

Awesome experience, thanks for sharing! I have a friend here in Seattle who dives and spear-fishes for Lingcod. He wants me to take him out into Puget Sound on my 242 LS. I just might now!

 

[rkim808]

This second clip is unreal!
Thank you for sharing.
My daughters now want to go to Hawaii.

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Yeah the second clip my friend came over last night and gave it to me. That was of him shooting me on the Whale Shark. So cool I love it. And as for u and ur Ohana(family) coming to HAWAII, do it u have the Hawaiian connection now haha lol.??

 

[rkim808]

Awesome experience, thanks for sharing! I have a friend here in Seattle who dives and spear-fishes for Lingcod. He wants me to take him out into Puget Sound on my 242 LS. I just might now!

Aloha @jfkraus, mahalo(thank u) and that sounds great. I bet he must wear a 7mm suit, water must be really cold. If u take him please post it up would love to read and see pics. Yamaha’s make for a really great dive platform.??

 

[nesnah2]

Great post and awesome pics!! The whale shark pics are amazing!!?

 

[rkim808]

Great post and awesome pics!! The whale shark pics are amazing!!?

Aloha and mahalo(thank u) @nesnah2, glad that u enjoyed it.??

 

[rkim808]

Must make flight reservations for Kauai now....

Do it @Scottintexas come on down, we’ll go out on a adventure.????

 

[Captain Obvious]

Wow! Outstanding post and pics. I know my heart would be pounding out of my chest swimming next to such a large animal.

 

[rkim808]

Wow! Outstanding post and pics. I know my heart would be pounding out of my chest swimming next to such a large animal.

Aloha @Captain Obvious, mahalo(thank u) it was a WOW moment for sure. As for swimming with the Whale Shark, after we assessed the situation by observing it behavior and body gestures. We came to the conclusion that he was comfortable with us and wanted to interact. Then and only then we started making drops to him, always keeping body motions and interaction smooth and steady. Not wanting to spook or provoke the HUGE animal. It was truly amazing and a Blessing to be able to do so.??

 

[MrMoose]

That's the best post I've ever read on this forum! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure @rkim808

 

[rkim808]

That's the best post I've ever read on this forum! Thanks so much for sharing your adventure @rkim808

Aloha and Mahalo nui loa(thank u very much) @MrMoose, I take that to heart Mahalo(thank u). I just wanted to share one of the most epic days out on the water for me. One that I will remember for the rest of my life.??

 

[Captain Obvious]

Aloha @Captain Obvious, mahalo(thank u) it was a WOW moment for sure. As for swimming with the Whale Shark, after we assessed the situation by observing it behavior and body gestures. We came to the conclusion that he was comfortable with us and wanted to interact. Then and only then we started making drops to him, always keeping body motions and interaction smooth and steady. Not wanting to spook or provoke the HUGE animal. It was truly amazing and a Blessing to be able to do so.??

Last night, we booked a trip to Maui. This will be our second trip to HI but my first since getting PADI certified. I'm stoked!

 

[Scuba_ref]

Last night, we booked a trip to Maui. This will be our second trip to HI but my first since getting PADI certified. I'm stoked!

Do the hammerhead shark dive!