Watch: Swimming alongside a whale shark in the Gulf of Eilat Israel today

Diving instructor Roi Baruch revealed to his surprise that next to him "cruises" the largest fish in the world • "At first I screamed happy and scared, he did not leave me for a moment," he said

Roi Baruch, a diving instructor in Eilat, decided to do individual sports - swimming on the north coast of the Gulf of Eilat.

A few minutes later, when he was about 30 feet from the shore, he felt he was not alone.

When he looked away, he discovered that a large whale shark was "cruising" beside him.

"At first I screamed with joy and panic. This is the second time I have seen a whale shark in the bay, but I have never experienced such a close encounter. For ten minutes we actually swam side by side, he did not leave me for a moment. , Baruch number.

Another swimmer who swam next to him was able to document the moment.

"Then I took the camera and just recorded the shark approaching me. Only then did I realize how huge it was. I think it was a few meters long," Roy explained, asking to mention that whale sharks should be treated with respect and care.

It should be noted that every year whale sharks can be seen in the Gulf of Eilat mainly due to warming sea water.

The whale shark, considered the largest fish in the world, feeds on plankton and does not harm humans.It is a protected animal and care must be taken not to touch it in order to protect it.