Imagine coming face to face with the biggest fish in the sea – the whale shark. That’s just what happened to a group of lucky passengers with Great Adventures in a very rare encounter while they were seated in the semi-submarine at Moore Reef. This vision was captured by one of the lucky passengers. The whale shark, estimated to be 4 - 5 metres in length swam up close and alongside the semi-sub window as excited passengers looked on in awe. Quicksilver Group Environment and Compliance Manager Doug Baird said. “For what is the world’s largest fish, we really do know very little about them and their behaviour here on the east coast of Australia.” More often associated with the northern waters of Western Australia, whale shark encounters on the Great Barrier Reef are quite sporadic. This sighting is of great interest to researchers who have been working to identify a potential whale shark aggregation site in the far north regions of the Reef. As the largest fish in the sea reaching lengths of over 12 metres, whale sharks are docile fish feeding mostly on plankton, crab larvae and jellyfish, which they scoop up with their colossal gaping mouths while swimming close to the water’s surface. They are listed as a vulnerable species and prior to the mid 1980s there were less than 350 confirmed reports of whale sharks world-wide. Researchers are able to identify individuals from photographs by analysing the patterns of markings on their bodies - a bit like fingerprints.

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This Regal express cruiser is loaded with luxury features. She is in great shape, very clean and well cared for. The layout flows from the large teak swimgrid complete with a gas BBQ, boarding ladder, transom shower, sound system control, glass transom door and back facing seating to the sumptuous cockpit. featuring a fridge, snapin carpets, reverse folding arch, cockpit table, loads of upholstered seating, drink holders, walkthru windshield, bolstered helm seat, well laid out helm, great visibility. The salon is very well appointed, bright with numerous portlights and side windows, sleeps 4. There is a spacious mid cabin with privacy curtains, the galley features corian counters, a elec/alc single burner cooktop, sink with a cover. The 380hp 6.2L Volvo has very low hours. There is even a westerbeke generator for extended cruising. This gem of a cruiser is ready to go, the owner is switching over to a walkaround fishing boat. Call anytime for an appointment to view.

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