Saleh Bay near Bima is one of Indonesia's most important non-Papua whale shark sites, associated with bagan fisheries and now increasingly recognized as a year-round juvenile habitat. It is a stronger and more defensible Indonesia secondary hotspot than opportunistic corridor sightings around places like Nusa Penida.
Saleh Bay near Bima is one of Indonesia's most important non-Papua whale shark sites, associated with bagan fisheries and now increasingly recognized as a year-round juvenile habitat. It is a stronger and more defensible Indonesia secondary hotspot than opportunistic corridor sightings around places like Nusa Penida.
See Whale Shark in Saleh Bay / Bima (Sumbawa). Best months: August, September, October (up to 80% sighting chance). Watching, Snorkeling, Swimming. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.
