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Shark Safari One Day Tour

Swim with Sharks in Baja California, Mexico

The southern coast of Baja is one of the best places in the world for pelagic shark encounters

The nutrient-rich waters of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean attract Mako, Blue, Silky, and Smooth Hammerhead sharks, some of the rarest species to be encountered by humans in the wild. The best months for encounters are February to July.

Swimming with sharks is a life-changing experience, revealing their curious and sensitive nature, and hopefully altering attitudes towards these misunderstood predators. This is a snorkeling activity. We use non-invasive chumming techniques to attract sharks, and hope that once they arrive they will want to stay around.

Like all animals they have different personalities and temperaments, so each day and each shark we encounter is a completely different experience. All in-water interactions are under the supervision of 2 experienced safety divers. This thrilling adventure will leave you hooked.

What to expect

We'll travel anywhere from 5 to 30 miles to one of our shark spots, depending on the season and weather conditions. Upon arrival, your guide will give a detailed briefing about the sharks and safety rules. While waiting, we'll discuss shark behavior, biology, and conservation. Every day is different and sharks can sometimes appear after 5 minutes or sometimes more than 3 hours. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but our team will always do everything possible to find sharks and make your day unforgettable. When the sharks appear, we'll enter the water one at a time for an unforgettable swim. After the interaction, we'll head back to the marina, always on the lookout for more marine life that we may encounter.

Safety:

You will always have 2 safety divers with you. Our safety divers have up to 8 years experience with these sharks and have all been trained to handle pelagic sharks. We have an in-depth briefing and clear safety rules you must follow.

The safety divers will make decisions about the interactions on the day depending on the ocean conditions and the behaviour of the sharks. This is a safe activity and we are very vigilant about any adverse behaviour. All divers must wear full, dark colored wetsuits. We do not hand feed sharks.

SEASON:	December to July
LOCATION:	Cabo San Lucas
DEPARTURE:	8:00 am
MIN. AGE:	13 years old
DURATION:	6 Hours
EXPERIENCE:	Basic Snorkeling You Must Know how to Swim
COST:	$250 per person

Sightings:

Common sightings:

• Mako sharks - Jan - June
• Blue sharks - Nov - May
• Silky sharks - June - July

Rare sightings:

• Smooth Hammer heads

We may see lots of other pelagic life during our shark trips especially on our way to and from the shark spot. We are also always ready for a report of unique wildlife.

What are the conditions

• Water temperature winter: 68-74°F / 20-23°C
• Water temperature summer: 73-82°F / 23-28°C
• Surface Temperature: Warm During the Day, Cool at Night
• Visibility: 5 - 20 Meters/15-65 Feet

What to Bring

• Hat, Sunglasses, Rashguard
• Biodegradable Sunscreen
• Warm Clothes and Windproof Jacket. Mornings and Evenings can be very Cold in Baja
• Camera
• Cash for Gratuity

Inclusion

• Gear (Wetsuit, Mask, Snorkel, Fins) Our Shark Trips Require Full Dark-Colored Wetsuits and Dark-Colored Mask & Fins, Gloves are not Mandatory but Recommended
• Snacks, Drinks and Lunch on the Boat
• Weights and Weight Belts
• Two Experienced Guides/Safety Divers

For more information
Contact:
Dive Discovery
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1 800 886-7321
(415) 444-5100
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