Whale Shark
+ Best Locations by Month
The best place to see Whale Shark is Galápagos Islands (Ecuador), scoring 40/100 on the Wildlife Encounter Index.
Peak month globally: August (up to 40/100). 1 destinations ranked below.
When is the best time to see Whale Shark?
August is the peak month for Whale Shark sightings globally, with scores reaching 40/100 at the best destinations.
| Month | Peak sighting score |
|---|---|
| May | 5/100 |
| June | 20/100 |
| July | 28/100 |
| August | 40/100 |
| September | 40/100 |
| October | 22/100 |
| November | 10/100 |
| December | 2/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where can you see Whale Shark in the wild?
Deep-dive into the raw sighting scores across all whale shark destinations. Find the perfect match for your travel month.
What are the best safari parks for Whale Shark?
Galápagos Islands (Ecuador) ranks #1 with a peak WEI score of 40/100.
| # | Park | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galápagos IslandsEcuador | 40/100 |
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
Where is the best place to see Whale Shark?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
What is the best time of year to see Whale Shark?
Data: WEI v6 — published ecology research, official park reports, multi-year trip records · Updated June 2026 · How we score
