564 dive sites in 50 countries have records of whale sharks.
68 confirmed by two or more independent sources, 496 reported by one source.
Sites are ranked by evidence: first by how many independent divers logged the animal there, then by how many independent sources confirm it. "Best" here means most independently confirmed, nothing more.
All 63 whale shark sites in IndonesiaDive sites in Indonesia
All 63 whale shark sites in PhilippinesDive sites in Philippines
All 35 whale shark sites in AustraliaDive sites in Australia
Whale shark sites in United Arab EmiratesDive sites in United Arab Emirates
All 40 whale shark sites in MozambiqueDive sites in Mozambique
All 13 whale shark sites in United StatesDive sites in United States
All 11 whale shark sites in South AfricaDive sites in South Africa
Whale shark sites in United KingdomDive sites in United Kingdom