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With 800+ exceptional resorts and liveaboards to choose from, you can travel green while exploring the big blue.","Book your next scuba diving holiday",[149,152,155],{"linkUrl":150,"linkText":151},"\u002Fterms-conditions","Terms & Conditions",{"linkUrl":153,"linkText":154},"\u002Fterms-of-website-use","Terms of use",{"linkUrl":156,"linkText":157},"\u002Fprivacy-policy","Privacy Policy",{"title":159,"slug":160,"url":161,"entryType":162,"date":163,"lastUpdated":164,"banner":165,"coverImage":166,"category":167,"author":169,"introduction":175,"tags":176,"articleContent":179,"featuredArticles":402,"flipsnackCode":68,"typeformCode":68,"seomatic":436},"10 best places to scuba dive with sharks - an expert guide","10-best-places-to-go-scuba-diving-with-sharks","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002F10-best-places-to-go-scuba-diving-with-sharks","newArticle","06 Sep 2021","06 Sep 2024","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FSpecies\u002Fspecies_bull_shark.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPacific\u002FFiji\u002FFiji-shark-diving1.jpg",{"title":84,"slug":168},"marine-wonders",{"firstName":170,"lastName":171,"authorSubtitle":172,"shortHighlight":173,"photo":174},"Matt","Oldfield","Co-founder, dive travel expert","\u003Cp>Matthew has explored many of the world’s top dive destinations, as a photographer, dive guide and author. He is our resident expert at finding the perfect dive resort, the right time of year to encounter marine life, and destinations with the best street food to dive into!\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002FMattGlobal\u002F100\u002FMatt-staff.png?d=1720563736","Discover the world’s best shark diving sites – from easy scuba diving with reef sharks, to great white shark cage diving, and everything in between.",[177,178],"sharks","inspiration",[180,183,189,194,199,201,209,213,217,220,222,229,233,236,240,243,245,252,256,260,263,265,271,275,279,282,284,290,294,298,301,303,309,313,317,320,322,329,333,337,340,342,346,350,353,355,361,365,369,372,374,380,382,384,400],{"type":181,"text":182},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Close encounters with powerful shark species top many advanced divers’ bucket lists, and the popularity of shark diving is increasing every year, accelerating the discovery of more and more incredible sites. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While for many, a shark experience of any kind is enough to make a dive worthwhile, we understand the thrill that comes with an extreme encounter – the kind that truly blows your mind. So ZuBlu's team of scuba diving and travel experts have pulled together some of the best shark diving spots from around the world, each offering its own unique adventure, but all delivering epic shark encounters. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003Cbr \u002F>Keep reading to discover the ten best places to scuba dive with sharks - from laid-back scuba diving with reef sharks, to hardcore great white shark cage diving, and everything in between.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"heading":185,"headingType":186,"text":27},"heading","Fiji",["Reactive",187],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},"h2",{"type":184,"heading":190,"headingType":191,"text":27},"Bull sharks | Tiger sharks",["Reactive",192],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},"h3",{"type":195,"image":196,"description":197,"size":198,"text":27},"image","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPacific\u002FFiji\u002FFiji-shark-diving2.jpg","Fiji's Beqa Lagoon one of the most infamous shark dives in the world","large",{"type":181,"text":200},"\u003Cp>Finding fame for its stunning soft corals, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fa-scuba-divers-guide-to-fijis-famous-sharks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiji is fast becoming known for its phenomenal sharks encounters\u003C\u002Fa>. Lying off the southern coast of Viti Levu, the Beqa Lagoon may sound like a peaceful place, but beneath the surface lies one of the most infamous shark dives in the world. Known for face-to-face encounters with feisty predators such as bull and tiger sharks, this heart-thumping baited dive also attracts other species such as silvertips, reef sharks, and tawny sharks. Only 20 guests are allowed to visit this site each day and every dive is led by knowledgeable guides who chaperone both divers and sharks throughout the experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in 2004, the channel between the islands of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Ffiji\u002Fviti-levu-region\u002Fviti-levu-beqa-kadavu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viti Levu and Beqa\u003C\u002Fa> was designated as the Shark Reef Marine Reserve, along with the Fiji Shark Corridor that protects some 50 kilometres of Viti Levu’s southern coast. And, while the sustainability of shark feeding is still a highly-contested issue, there can be little doubt that this incredible dive – and the team behind it – has made a huge contribution to local shark conservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that’s not even it. The ‘Awakening Shark Dive’, in the Yasawa Islands’, allows certified divers of all levels get up-close-and-personal with bull sharks. Tiger sharks, great hammerheads, reef, and silvertip sharks can also be seen and a shark snorkelling trip is also offered for those who’d rather keep a little distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: Year-round\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":203,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":208,"text":27},"ctaButton",["Reactive",204],{"title":185,"slug":205,"url":206,"entryType":207},"fiji","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Ffiji","newCountry","Discover Fiji",{"type":184,"heading":210,"headingType":211,"text":27},"Palau",["Reactive",212],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":214,"headingType":215,"text":27},"Grey reef sharks",["Reactive",216],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":218,"description":219,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPacific\u002FPalau\u002FPalau-Diving24.jpg","Grey reef sharks are one of the main attractions for divers in Palau",{"type":181,"text":221},"\u003Cp>As the home of the world’s very first shark sanctuary, established in 2009, you could dive almost anywhere around this progressive island nation and have a reasonable chance of seeing sharks. Leopard sharks and whitetip reef sharks are two of the most common species seen, but the biggest attraction has to be the impressive schools of grey reef sharks that can be found on several sites. Plus, lucky divers might also spot passing hammerheads, bull sharks, tiger sharks, and whale sharks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue Corner is a favourite site for many visitors to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fpacific\u002Fmicronesia\u002Fpalau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Palau\u003C\u002Fa>, consisting of a coral plateau extending out into the open ocean, directly in front of a break in the barrier reef. On an incoming tide, strong currents create crystal-clear visibility and encourage a frenzy of fish action. These currents increase at depth, but this is where you’ll find the main event – schooling grey reef sharks. Simply clip in with a reef hook, and watch the action unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: Year-round\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":223,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":228,"text":27},["Reactive",224],{"title":210,"slug":225,"url":226,"entryType":227},"palau","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fpacific\u002Fmicronesia\u002Fpalau","newDestination","Discover Palau",{"type":230,"heading":231,"text":232},"enquiry","Ready to start planning your shark diving getaway?","Talk to a shark expert today!",{"type":184,"heading":42,"headingType":234,"text":27},["Reactive",235],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":237,"headingType":238,"text":27},"Oceanic whitetips",["Reactive",239],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":241,"description":242,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FEgypt-Red-Sea\u002FGeneral\u002FRed-Sea-Scuba-Diving-18.jpg","Oceanic whitetips are common in the Red Sea",{"type":181,"text":244},"\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Ftop-types-of-sharks-in-the-red-sea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Egyptian Red Sea is a haven for shark enthusiasts\u003C\u002Fa>, offering seasonal encounters with hammerheads, reef sharks, and threshers. But, one of its most common inhabitants, particularly in the central and southern regions, is the elegant and critically-endangered oceanic whitetip. These formidable fish typically measure somewhere between two to three metres, although they can sometimes reach up to four metres long. Sightings are possible year-round, but are more common between October and January, creating a huge draw for divers. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With their steep walls, deep water, and strong currents, central offshore sites such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fred-sea\u002Fegypt-red-sea\u002Fmarsa-alam-brothers-elphinstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Brothers Islands and Elphinstone\u003C\u002Fa> offer some of the best opportunities to dive alongside this powerful species. But if you’re heading further south, don’t worry, these remote regions also offer up high chances of an encounter. While oceanic whitetips have an inquisitive nature, these are not baited dives, and you may have to hover around in the blue for a while as the sharks get comfortable with your presence. And, as highly-opportunistic predators, it is important for divers to follow any safety instructions issued by their guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: Year-round (best between October and January)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":246,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":251,"text":27},["Reactive",247],{"title":248,"slug":249,"url":250,"entryType":207},"Egypt","egypt-red-sea","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fred-sea\u002Fegypt-red-sea","Discover Egypt's Red Sea",{"type":184,"heading":253,"headingType":254,"text":27},"Azores",["Reactive",255],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":257,"headingType":258,"text":27},"Blue sharks | Mako sharks",["Reactive",259],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":261,"description":262,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPortugal\u002FAzores\u002FAzores-Portugal-Scuba-Diving-Sao-Miguel-Pico-Santa-Maria-5.jpg","Blue sharks in the Azores can be very curious about divers, often circling divers for a closer look",{"type":181,"text":264},"\u003Cp>A long way out towards the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fportugal\u002Fatlantic-islands\u002Fazores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Azores\u003C\u002Fa> are one of Europe’s best kept secrets – but not for long. This volcanic archipelago is quickly making a name for itself as a hotspot for pelagics of all varieties, from dolphins and whales to devil rays and whale sharks. And, for adventurous divers, the channel between the islands of Faial and Pico provides reliable sightings of beautiful blue sharks, along with the occasional curious shortfin mako passing by too! Popular sites include the aptly named Shark Point to the north, and the renowned Condor Bank in the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking about an hour to reach from either island, these dives take place in deep open water, where the sharks are lured towards the boat using a submerged chum bucket. While the sharks can smell the chum, minimal food is released into the water, creating a more controlled and passive interaction. The blue sharks seen here measure up to two-metres long and can be incredibly curious, often circling divers inquisitively. And, on days when the blue sharks seem a little shy, don’t be disheartened, they often make themselves scarce just before a mako appears from the depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: July to October\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":266,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":270,"text":27},["Reactive",267],{"title":253,"slug":268,"url":269,"entryType":227},"azores","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fportugal\u002Fatlantic-islands\u002Fazores","Discover Azores",{"type":184,"heading":272,"headingType":273,"text":27},"Bahamas",["Reactive",274],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":276,"headingType":277,"text":27},"Bull sharks | Tiger sharks | Caribbean reef sharks",["Reactive",278],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":280,"description":281,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FBahamas\u002FNassau-and-New-Providence\u002FNassau-New-Providence-Bahamas-Diving.jpg","In the Bahamas, divers can encounter bull sharks, tiger sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, hammerheads, and more",{"type":181,"text":283},"\u003Cp>A staggering 700 islands and 2000 cays make up \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fbahamas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Bahamas\u003C\u002Fa>, all hidden away amongst a network of shallow sandbanks and surrounded by deep ocean trenches. It is these unique conditions, where fast-flowing, nutrient-rich waters meet the sheltered, sun-soaked shallows, that create such \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fbahamas-big-5-sharks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">incredible shark diving in the Bahamas\u003C\u002Fa>. Here, divers can find a mix of baited and natural shark encounters, with a range of species including bull sharks, tiger sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, great hammerheads, and more. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiger sharks are one of the iconic species found throughout the Bahamas, with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fbahamas\u002Fmain-islands\u002Fgrand-bahama-abaco-islands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Bahama’s Tiger Beach dive site\u003C\u002Fa> offering the most reliable encounters. Despite being typically solitary species, they are regularly seen in groups here, with large numbers of pregnant females, leading many to believe that a breeding ground or nursery lies somewhere nearby. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bull sharks are regular visitors to the mangrove-lined coast of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fbahamas\u002Fout-islands\u002Fbimini-berry-islands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bimini\u003C\u002Fa> and often enter the local marina, where the island’s renowned “bull run” takes place. This baited experience provides one of the only opportunities for shark cage diving in the Bahamas. Caribbean reef sharks are easily the most common species found in the Bahamas, and the so-called ‘Shark Arena’ off the coast of Nassau is well-known for passive everyday encounters. But, realistically, these guys are so abundant here, they can turn up on almost any dive. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: Year-round\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":285,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":289,"text":27},["Reactive",286],{"title":272,"slug":287,"url":288,"entryType":207},"bahamas","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fbahamas","Discover Bahamas",{"type":184,"heading":291,"headingType":292,"text":27},"Malapascua",["Reactive",293],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":295,"headingType":296,"text":27},"Thresher sharks",["Reactive",297],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":299,"description":300,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FPhilippines\u002FVisayas\u002FMalapascua\u002FMalapascua-Cebu-Philiipines-Diving.jpg","Thresher sharks are seen almost daily at Malapascua's Monad Shoal",{"type":181,"text":302},"\u003Cp>Thresher sharks are one of the more elusive shark species in this list, making this destination even more remarkable. Spending much of their lives well below recreational diving limits, these shy sharks have evolved to hunt in the dark depths. But at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fphilippines\u002Fvisayas\u002Fmalapascua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malapascua\u003C\u002Fa>, around Monad Shoal and the increasingly popular Kimud Shoal, threshers can be seen almost daily at relatively shallow depths. And when we say shallow, we mean shallow for a thresher shark, so you’ll still need an advanced certification to be in with a chance of an encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To catch a glimpse of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fthresher-sharks-of-malapascua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malapascua’s thresher sharks\u003C\u002Fa>, divers must descend before dawn, as this light-sensitive species skulk from the shadows to visit cleaning stations, before disappearing into the depths again as day breaks. Only one thresher shark trip is possible each day, and as most of the action takes place at – or below – 30-metres, the dives themselves are fairly short. But, despite this, witnessing these beautiful creatures is an experience that any shark enthusiast will not want to miss. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: Year-round\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":304,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":308,"text":27},["Reactive",305],{"title":291,"slug":306,"url":307,"entryType":227},"malapascua","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fphilippines\u002Fvisayas\u002Fmalapascua","Discover Malapascua",{"type":184,"heading":310,"headingType":311,"text":27},"Guadalupe",["Reactive",312],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":314,"headingType":315,"text":27},"Great white sharks",["Reactive",316],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":318,"description":319,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FGuadalupe-Island\u002FGuadalupe-Island-Mexico-Diving-Shark-3.jpg","Large great white shark at Guadalupe, Mexico",{"type":181,"text":321},"\u003Cp>If great white shark diving is on your bucket-list, then \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fguadalupe-island-shark-diving-know-before-you-go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guadalupe is an absolute must\u003C\u002Fa>! Located over 200 kilometres off Mexico’s Pacific coast, this large uninhabited island is home to some of the best shark cage diving in the world – with more than 300 individual great whites identified visiting these remote waters. The season is short and the boat crossing is long, but, from the moment you see that first shadow in the distance, we promise it’ll all seem worth it.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two types of cages are used at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fguadalupe-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guadalupe\u003C\u002Fa> – surface and submerged – allowing divers to experience different interactions with the sharks at multiple depths. The dives take place in deep, open water, with no reefs in sight and divers are supplied with air from the surface using a ‘hookah’ – so that means no cumbersome tank taking up space in the cage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visitors should expect high-octane scenes here, as liveaboard vessels lure these sharks towards the boat from the surrounding open ocean. Early in the seasons, sightings are predominantly of juvenile male sharks who enjoy putting on a show by striking lures at high speeds and sometimes even breaching the water altogether. Towards the end of the season, you’re more likely to spot huge female sharks that dominate the food chain. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: July to November\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":323,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":328,"text":27},["Reactive",324],{"title":325,"slug":326,"url":327,"entryType":227},"Guadalupe Island","guadalupe-island","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fguadalupe-island","Discover Guadalupe",{"type":184,"heading":330,"headingType":331,"text":27},"Cocos, Malpelo, and Galapagos",["Reactive",332],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":334,"headingType":335,"text":27},"Scalloped hammerheads",["Reactive",336],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":338,"description":339,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FCosta-Rica\u002FScuba-Diving-Costa-Rica-Hammerhead-Sharks.jpg","Scalloped hammerheads schooling at the remote island of Cocos, Costa Rica",{"type":181,"text":341},"\u003Cp>It might seem a little odd to group these three destinations together – after all, the closest two are still some 600 kilometres apart. But, to divers in the know, these remote outposts each represent one corner of what is arguably the most incredible shark diving destination on the planet – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fdiving-the-hammerhead-triangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Hammerhead Triangle\u003C\u002Fa>. Diving here is dynamic, challenging, and certainly not for the faint-of-heart. But, experienced divers who embark on this awesome adventure will not be disappointed. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All located at least 500 kilometres from the mainland, the isolation of these rocky volcanic islands, plus their proximity to mind-boggling depths, provides the perfect hammerhead habitat. And we’re not just talking about a handful of hammerheads either. Thanks to a network of underwater ‘superhighways’ and cold water upwelling caused by the meeting of two massive oceanic systems, scalloped hammerhead sharks gather here by the hundreds. In fact, these sharks are frequently seen schooling in such high numbers, that onlookers regularly recount the encounter as a ‘wall of hammerheads’. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it’s not just hammerheads on the agenda here, lots of other shark species pass through these waters including whale sharks, Galapagos sharks, tiger sharks, silvertips, and even silkies numbering in the thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: January to May or June to November\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":184,"heading":343,"headingType":344,"text":27},"Belize",["Reactive",345],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":347,"headingType":348,"text":27},"Nurse sharks",["Reactive",349],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":351,"description":352,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FBelize\u002FAmbergris-Caye-and-Caye-Caulker\u002FAmbergris-Caye-Caulker-Belize-Scuba-Diving-6.jpg","The shallow waters of Shark Ray Alley, Ambergris Caye, are brimming with nurse sharks ",{"type":181,"text":354},"\u003Cp>You could dive almost anywhere in Belize and have a decent chance of seeing nurse sharks, but there’s one site in particular that we simply couldn’t miss. And, actually, it’s not a dive site at all. Located just a mile or so south of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve on \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fbelize\u002Fbelize-district\u002Fambergris-caye-san-pedro-caye-caulker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ambergris Caye\u003C\u002Fa>, the accurately named Shark Ray Alley, has become an iconic activity for many visitors to the region. Here, travellers can stand, swim or snorkel in crystal-clear water, completely surrounded by slow-moving nurse sharks.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shallow stretch of sandy-bottomed water was once used by fishermen to clean their catch, and apparently the nurse sharks knew it. Ever since, with the arrival of any boat, the surrounding water begins to boil with nurse sharks, bustling one another in anticipation of an easy meal. And, as the name suggests, it’s not just nurse sharks either. Scores of Southern stingrays also join the fun, dancing around astonished onlookers as they scour eagerly for morsels of food. While diving is not available here, this is still an amazing experience for any avid shark-enthusiast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: Year-round\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":356,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":360,"text":27},["Reactive",357],{"title":343,"slug":358,"url":359,"entryType":207},"belize","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fbelize","Discover Belize",{"type":184,"heading":362,"headingType":363,"text":27},"Raja Ampat",["Reactive",364],{"label":188,"value":188,"selected":24},{"type":184,"heading":366,"headingType":367,"text":27},"Wobbegong sharks | Walking sharks",["Reactive",368],{"label":193,"value":193,"selected":24},{"type":195,"image":370,"description":371,"size":198,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FIndonesia\u002FWest-Papua\u002FRaja-Ampat\u002FRaja-Ampat-Indonesia-Diving-7.jpg","Wobbegong shark in Raja Ampat, Indonesia",{"type":181,"text":373},"\u003Cp>This might seem like an odd inclusion to the list, but a shark is still a shark, right? And these are two of the weirdest, most wonderful sharks out there. While they’re not the stars of overly-dramatic Hollywood movies, both wobbegong and walking sharks are still formidable predators in their own right, and display some incredible adaptations to help them catch their next meal. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wobbegongs are a unique looking, flat-bodied species that have developed tassel-like camouflage that makes them look like a carpet of soft coral as they hide in small caves and crevices, waiting to pounce on unsuspecting prey. The walking shark, as the name suggests, takes a starkly different approach. Also known as epaulette sharks, this species has learnt to use its pectoral fins to literally walk along the seabed in search of prey – sometimes even walking right out of the water!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua\u002Fraja-ampat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raja Ampat\u003C\u002Fa> is one of the best places in the world to see both of these incredible sharks, and is the only place to see certain species, such as the endemic Raja Ampat epaulette shark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When to visit: Year-round\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>",{"type":202,"internalLink":375,"ctaLink":27,"ctaText":379,"text":27},["Reactive",376],{"title":362,"slug":377,"url":378,"entryType":227},"raja-ampat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Findonesia\u002Fwest-papua\u002Fraja-ampat","Discover Raja Ampat",{"type":381,"text":27},"separator",{"type":181,"text":383},"\u003Cp>Well, there you have it – ten of the world’s best places for shark diving. But no doubt some of you are looking at this list and thinking we’ve missed something – the biggest shark of them all. That’s because we’ve dedicated an entire article to the subject of \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fwhere-to-dive-with-whale-sharks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">where to dive with whale sharks\u003C\u002Fa> – definitely worth a read...\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":385,"downloadBanner":386,"bannerInfo":390,"text":27},"download",["Reactive",387],{"label":388,"value":389,"selected":24},"Shark Guide","shark-guide",["Reactive",391],{"bannerId":389,"bannerTitle":392,"zohoLinkId":393,"bannerBodyText":394,"bannerCTAText":395,"bannerCTALink":396,"bannerBackground":397,"downloadGuideText":398,"downloadGuideUrl":399},"A Diver's Guide to Sharks","4308641000022268003","\u003Cp>Everything you need to know about these wonderful creatures in a FREE 50 page guide. Read online or download today!\u003C\u002Fp>","Read now","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fa-divers-guide-to-sharks-1","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FA-divers-guide-to-sharks\u002FGuide-Cover-Mockup-Shark.png","Free guide to sharks","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fa-divers-guide-to-sharks",{"type":401,"text":27},"subscribe",[403,412,420,429],{"title":404,"slug":405,"url":406,"entryType":162,"date":407,"lastUpdated":408,"banner":409,"coverImage":410,"category":80,"introduction":411},"The best shark diving in Baja California - when and where","top-shark-diving-in-baja-california","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Ftop-shark-diving-in-baja-california","12 Mar 2021","13 Sep 2024","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FTop-shark-diving-in-Baja-California\u002Ftop-shark-diving-in-baja-california.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FCabo-San-Lucas\u002FCabo-San-Lucas-Mexico-10.jpg","Mexico’s Baja California is home to some of the country's best shark diving destinations, boasting guaranteed chills, thrills, and up-close interactions with some of the planet's most awesome shark species! And while Mexico is fairly new to the shark diving scene, it is already drawing plenty of attention from divers in the know. \r\n\r\nKeep reading to discover the top shark diving experiences in Baja California and off Mexico's Pacific coast – all chosen by our shark diving travel experts – and start planning your trip today!",{"title":413,"slug":414,"url":415,"entryType":162,"date":416,"lastUpdated":408,"banner":417,"coverImage":418,"category":80,"introduction":419},"Shark diving in the Caribbean - top species and where to see them","shark-diving-in-the-caribbean-top-species-where-to-see-them","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fshark-diving-in-the-caribbean-top-species-where-to-see-them","06 Mar 2024","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FCaribbean-shark-diving\u002FShark-diving-caribbean-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FCaribbean-shark-diving\u002FShark-diving-caribbean-normal.jpg","The Caribbean offers scuba divers some sensational shark diving experiences, guaranteed to get your heart racing. From the ocean’s largest fish, to some of its most formidable predators, the region is home to many sought-after shark species and several world-class shark diving destinations. \r\n\r\nIn this article, our shark diving experts introduce the various shark species commonly seen by scuba divers in the Caribbean, and provide some helpful tips on where to go for the best chances of an encounter.",{"title":421,"slug":422,"url":423,"entryType":162,"date":424,"lastUpdated":425,"banner":426,"coverImage":427,"category":80,"introduction":428},"Top shark species encountered by divers in the Galapagos","top-types-of-sharks-in-the-galapagos-islands","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Ftop-types-of-sharks-in-the-galapagos-islands","25 May 2021","21 May 2025","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FTop-types-of-sharks-in-the-Galapagos-Islands\u002FTop-types-of-sharks-in-the-galapagos-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FTop-types-of-sharks-in-the-Galapagos-Islands\u002FTop-types-of-sharks-in-the-galapagos-islands-thumbnail.jpg","Learn more about the top species of sharks found in the Galapagos Islands, including their conservation status, when and where to find them, and how to score a close encounter.",{"title":430,"slug":431,"url":432,"entryType":162,"date":433,"lastUpdated":434,"banner":280,"coverImage":280,"category":80,"introduction":435},"Top 5 shark species encountered by scuba divers in the Bahamas","bahamas-big-5-sharks","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fbahamas-big-5-sharks","19 Jul 2021","08 Jan 2025","The Bahamas is famous for thriving coral reefs, plunging walls, shipwrecks, blue holes, and underwater Hollywood history. 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