Are there hammerhead sharks in Cabo?


Are there hammerhead sharks in Cabo? This unparalleled dive site is rich with incredible and abundant wildlife. What an unique experience to dive at Gordo Banks with schooling hammerheads, hound sharks, school of jack, rays and other pelagic life!


Do hammerhead sharks live in Mexico?

BIG in Mexico Discover the dive sites around Espiritu Santo and expect plenty of large marine life including sea lions, hammerheads and whale sharks.


Where can you see hammerhead sharks in Mexico?

La Paz and the Sea Of Cortez in Mexico are known for their large schools of hammerhead sharks.


Is it safe to swim in Mexico sharks?

The tropical waters around the Riviera Maya area of Mexico are home to an abundance of whale sharks, making Cancun the perfect place to safely observe and swim with these majestic creatures.


What months are the sharks in Mexico?

The season runs from June through September. This is when the sharks are abundant in waters around Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy, and Isla Holbox. The peak months are July and August.


Are there sharks in Cabo San Lucas Bay?

Sharks are an essential part of the pelagic system as they act as top predators. Due to the deep canyons in the bay of Cabo San Lucas, it is possible to encounter pelagic species of sharks near the coast, which has given way to ecotourism activities seeking to observe these animals in their natural habitat using bait.


Where not to swim in Cabo San Lucas?

Warning! While at Lover's Beach do not attempt to wade or swim on the neighboring Pacific Ocean side, called Divorce beach, as strong and dangerous under toes are prevalent and very dangerous. Medano Beach is the safest swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas in the middle of downtown and all the major happenings.


What time of year are sharks most active in Mexico?

Whale sharks are frequently seen in the plankton-rich waters of the Mexican Caribbean between May and September. The legal season for swimming with whale sharks is June 15 – September 15.


What is shark season in Cabo?

Makos and Blue sharks are more common through spring months, and Silkies usually enjoy the warmer summer water. Hammerheads are common from April to June. If you're interested in Bull sharks, they've been seen in recent years at the Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve from December to August.