Ribbon eel at Pescador but most of the sharks just stayed at the surface chuffing shrimp ; only a few came down to see us at 8m . Snorkelling , by contrast , was much more gripping . Most of the time we just held onto the outrigger ’ s support floats and gawped as a dozen whale sharks competed for prawny privileges . Most were adolescents , about six or seven metres in length , but a few were fully grown – I saw at least one shark at least 10m long .
You put your face underwater , and there was this mêlée of huge spotted sharks , flailing human legs and wide open mouths . Then you raise your head above the water and there ’ s nothing but a gentle serenity , save for a few gentle splashes as the shrimp guardians ladle their treats into the sea . It ’ s an incongruous scenario – a scene of feeding giants demands an epic soundtrack , such as the Triumphal March from Aida . Instead , there is only the warm tropical breeze , carrying a faint whiff of prawn cocktail .
My time at Magic Island was at an end . I can recommend the resort unreservedly as a great one stop shop for diving , accommodation and meals . It ’ s a simple place in some respects , but everything is run very efficiently , the staff are very friendly , the meals are delicious and the dive centre runs smoothly . There are more luxurious , showy places out there , but the Magic team offer everything you need , at a competitive price . Incidentally , the resort is located on a peninsula , not an island .. but Magic Peninsula doesn ’ t have quite the same ring to it ! �
Painted frogfish , the size of a satsuma
Giant frogfish , the size of a watermelon
Shaun the Sheep nudi
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