Are there great white sharks in St Lucia?

Are there great white sharks in St Lucia? The answer is a unanimous ?no? to the question of. whether there are sharks in the St. Lucia waters.

Are there orcas in St Lucia?

St. Lucia has its fair share of resident and visiting cetaceans, look out for pods of Spinning, Spotted Dolphins, and Pilot, Sperm and Orca whales, these are some of the mammals that can be seen in our waters.

Can you see sharks in St Lucia?

While rare, sharks are still seen in St Lucia. The most common one spotted by scuba divers is the Caribbean reef shark.

Where is the nicest part of St Lucia?

Is it safe to swim in St Lucia Beach?

Don't go swimming along the East/Atlantic coast except in a few desgnated areas, such as directly in front of Coconut Bay Resort. The Atlantic has several strong currents in different areas, and can be rougher seas overall. No lifeguards at all on any of the beaches here in St. Lucia.

Are there great white sharks in the Caribbean?

Range. The white shark occurs worldwide in temperate and subtropical waters, often migrating seasonally to follow its preferred temperature range (approximately 50 to 80 °F). In the U.S. Atlantic, they range from Maine to the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Caribbean.

Does St Lucia Caribbean have crocodiles?

There are at least 1 200 crocodiles found in the St Lucia estuarine system alone and is an important predator within aquatic systems in the area. Nile crocodiles will feed on fish, birds such as Pelicans, and wildlife such as monkeys, buck, hippos and other Nile crocodiles.

Do you need jabs for St Lucia?

The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Saint Lucia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

Is St Lucia safer than Jamaica?

The people there are very friendly, just as friendly as Jamaicans. From what we've been told, St. Lucia is much safer for the traveler than Jamaica.

Why is Saint Lucia coastline under threat?

Sea level rise Further, due to its location, the island is exposed to storms that produce extreme wave and surge conditions. These conditions, alone or coupled with sea level rise, can have devastating impacts on coastal/marine resources.

What should I be careful of in St Lucia?

As a general rule, it is wise to abstain from strolling alone in unknown locations during the night and carrying a large amount of cash or expensive items. Crime rates are frequently high in tourist hotspots, particularly at late hours, so caution needs to be taken when traveling through such areas.

When not to travel to St Lucia?

St. Lucia has a hurricane season because the Caribbean has one that goes from June 1 to Nov. 30. The worst two months are September and October.

What island has the most great white sharks?

Guadalupe Island in Mexico is the top destination for great white shark encounters. This small volcanic island, located in the Pacific 240 kilometres (150 miles) off the west coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, outperforms both South Africa and Australia with shark-seeing consistency and conditions.