Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Thirty killer whales have been seen in the watersof Koh Tao in Surat Thani, southern Thailand.
In a rare display, the marine mammals emerged from the water allowing touriststo take photos. Divers also spotted a whale shark earlier.
The school of 30 killer whales, which are rarely sighted, normally reside inthe deep sea, but on this occasion emerged from the water close to a touristboat at Koh Tao, Surat Thani, causing excitement among tourists who spottedthese rare whales.
One day earlier, divers had seen a large whale shark at Hin Khiao, Hin Khao,and Hin Bai diving spots. Whale sharks are often spotted in the area at thistime of year, and do not harm tourists. The spotting of rare whales shows theabundance of natural resources in and around the island of Koh Tao, leading tomore frequent spotting of rare creatures of the deep sea.
Koh Tao is considered one of the world’s most beautiful diving spots, with anumber of diving schools that attract many, who come to learn the finer pointsof diving in tropical waters every year.–NNT/VNA
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