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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":261,"flipsnackCode":68,"typeformCode":68,"seomatic":297},"Guadalupe Island shark diving – know before you go","guadalupe-island-shark-diving-know-before-you-go","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fguadalupe-island-shark-diving-know-before-you-go","newArticle","11 Mar 2021","17 Jan 2025","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FArticles\u002FGuadalupe-shark-diving\u002Fguadalupe-shark-diving-banner.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FGuadalupe-Island\u002FGuadalupe-Island-Mexico-Diving-Shark-7.jpg",{"title":80,"slug":168},"destination-inspiration",{"firstName":170,"lastName":171,"authorSubtitle":172,"shortHighlight":173,"photo":174},"Marc","Rowbottom","Dive travel expert","\u003Cp>Marc spent several years exploring Australia, the Caribbean and SE Asia, before finding his personal paradise in Palau, where he lived and dived for more than 4 years. He is our in-house expert at crafting personalised diving holidays, guiding guests from plans and dreams, to the perfect scuba diving holiday. And he loves to talk about diving!\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002FMarcTravel\u002F100\u002Fmarc_rowbottom_profile_pic-01.png?d=1718181218","Have you ever dreamt of coming face to face with a great white shark? If so, Guadalupe Island in Mexico's eastern Pacific should be the next hot destination to top your scuba diving bucket list! The island is one of the only places in the world where divers can get up close and personal with these powerful animals – with over 300 individually identified sharks visiting the island each year.",[177,178],"sharks","inspiration",[180,183,185,191,193,198,200,205,207,211,213,215,217,222,226,228,231,233,237,239,243,245],{"type":181,"text":182},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Jan 2025 update: Guadalupe Island remains closed to tourism \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>and other activities \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>by order of the Mexican authorities. There has been no news when the island will be reopened, if at all. Other destinations managed by the Mexican government -  including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands\">Socorro and the Revillagigedo Islands\u003C\u002Fa> - remain open.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":181,"text":184},"\u003Cp>Have you ever dreamt of coming face to face with a great white shark? If so, Guadalupe Island in Mexico's eastern Pacific should be the next hot destination to top your scuba diving bucket list! 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This is when you'll start getting acquainted with the island and its famous residents, and learn about safe diving practices for both yourself – and the sharks. You'll also have plenty of time to get to know your fellow explorers and the crew, set up your camera equipment, or just relax and enjoy the ride. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voyage is also a great chance for wildlife watching as migratory orcas, whales, and dolphins are often seen on the surface, along with seals and sea lions, and a wide variety of seabirds. Besides, the great white encounters are so special, we promise the long boat ride is 100% worth it!\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":186,"heading":194,"headingType":195,"text":27},"Eat, sleep, dive, repeat",["Reactive",196],{"label":197,"value":197,"selected":24},"h3",{"type":181,"text":199},"\u003Cp>If you're new to the world of dive safaris, don't worry, it's an easy schedule to get used to. And, because your dives will all take place right off the back of the dive deck, Guadalupe liveaboard diving feels more relaxed than more traditional trips.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each day you'll start with a light breakfast or coffee and your first early morning opportunity to hit the water. Then, you'll alternate with other divers on board, taking turns in the water throughout the day. Most boats offer three to four shark experiences between sunup and sundown, with scheduled meals and breaks to keep divers fuelled-up and ready for action. And, with sharks patrolling around your boat, you'll have plenty of chances for observation from above water as well. 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This helps both humans and sharks maintain a safe distance at all times – promoting safe and passive encounters for all. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":201,"image":166,"description":214,"size":204,"text":27},"Great white swimming past a self-propelled ocean cage at Guadalupe",{"type":181,"text":216},"\u003Cp>Because you’ll never stray outside the cage, traditional dive equipment like tanks and fins won't be necessary during your adventure. Instead, you'll be using surface supplied air, delivered via a \"hookah\" – or hose system. And, you'll wear boots to protect your feet as you move around inside the cage. It is also important to note that some divers might feel the cold slightly quicker than usual, as they’ll move around less than on a standard dive. Water temperatures range from 20-22°C, so don't underestimate the cold! Pack a full 5mm wetsuit or thicker, plus gloves and a hood if you tend to feel the chill quickly. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cage diving with great whites requires careful planning and surface support, with a highly-trained team on deck operating lures to help bring the sharks in close. These days, most companies avoid chumming and loose bait in favour of decoys and lures that resemble the sharks' natural prey – seals. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":218,"heading":219,"text":220,"search_path":221},"search","Looking for an alternative destination?","Search all recommended liveaboards in Mexico","\u002Fs\u002Fliveaboards\u002Fmexico",{"type":186,"heading":223,"headingType":224,"text":27},"Guadalupe's famous great whites",["Reactive",225],{"label":197,"value":197,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":227},"\u003Cp>It is not clear exactly why great white sharks gather in Guadalupe but, scientists have finally agreed on a theory!\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":201,"image":229,"description":230,"size":204,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FGuadalupe-Island\u002FGuadalupe-Island-Mexico-Diving-Shark-banner.jpg","Guadalupe great white scatters baitfish",{"type":181,"text":232},"\u003Cp>It is believed that the sharks come here to mate and feed on elephant seals, before continuing their solitary, open ocean migrations. Each year, numerous females are sighted with evidence of recent mating, including gashes and bite marks around their gills – and swollen bellies! This theory is also supported by the seasonal changes observed in Guadalupe's white sharks from month to month.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":186,"heading":234,"headingType":235,"text":27},"Best time for shark diving at Guadalupe Island",["Reactive",236],{"label":190,"value":190,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":238},"\u003Cp>The season starts in July, when rowdy gangs of juvenile male sharks arrive. These younger, smaller sharks are known for high-speed passes and lure strikes at speeds of nearly 50 kilometres per hour. Younger sharks are also known to put on a show for lucky dive groups on the surface, splashing and breaching in dramatic fashion. As the season continues, more and more female sharks join. Then, by the time the season ends in October, these waters are dominated by supersized females – topping out at nearly 5.5 metres in length!\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guadalupe's great whites follow the same migratory pattern through the Pacific and Sea of Cortez each year, with most of the over 300 sharks spotted here each season being well-documented individuals. Your liveaboard of choice will likely have a photo database onboard to help you identify the sharks seen on your trip. 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