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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":297,"flipsnackCode":68,"typeformCode":68,"seomatic":333},"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","newArticle","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",{"title":80,"slug":168},"destination-inspiration",{"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","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!",[177,178],"sharks","mexico",[180,183,199,205,207,212,214,218,222,224,229,232,234,237,241,243,246,248,249,253,255,258,260,263,267,269,272,274,277,291,293],{"type":181,"text":182},"paragraph","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>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. \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keep 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!\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":184,"downloadBanner":185,"bannerInfo":189,"text":27},"download",["Reactive",186],{"label":187,"value":188,"selected":24},"Shark Guide","shark-guide",["Reactive",190],{"bannerId":188,"bannerTitle":191,"zohoLinkId":192,"bannerBodyText":193,"bannerCTAText":194,"bannerCTALink":195,"bannerBackground":196,"downloadGuideText":197,"downloadGuideUrl":198},"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":200,"heading":201,"headingType":202,"text":27},"heading","Gordo Banks and The Corridor",["Reactive",203],{"label":204,"value":204,"selected":24},"h2",{"type":181,"text":206},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Easy access from San José del Cabo\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Regular silky shark encounters and occasional whale shark sightings\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Schooling hammerheads, sometimes in the hundreds\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>If you're hoping to dive alongside powerful Pacific predators, you don't have to trek to Mexico's remote offshore islands to do it. There are excellent options for shark diving close to San José del Cabo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gordo Banks are a series of submerged offshore seamounts, found one to two hours from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fcabo-san-lucas\">Los Cabos\u003C\u002Fa>. Here, schools of jacks, tuna, snapper, and groupers are joined by eagle rays, cow-nose rays, and mobula rays. This remote reef is also regularly patrolled by silky sharks, and even whale sharks are occasionally spotted between April and June.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":208,"image":209,"description":210,"size":211,"text":27},"image","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FCabo-San-Lucas\u002FCabo-San-Lucas-Mexico-5.jpg","Mobula ray congregation, Cabo San Lucas","medium",{"type":181,"text":213},"\u003Cp>But, the real stars of the show here are schooling hammerheads, sometimes appearing by the hundreds. These massive groups consist mostly of juvenile males, drawn in from the open ocean for an opportunity to feed and visit the region's cleaning stations. Hammerheads are also spotted regularly in \"The Corridor\" – a similar diving area littered with seamounts en route to the Gordo Banks.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dives at these submerged offshore sites are deep, with most sites beginning at 30-metres or more. You can also expect powerful currents and potentially rough surface conditions here. But, coming face to face with hundreds of schooling hammerheads is well worth the challenge!\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":215,"internalLink":68,"ctaLink":216,"ctaText":217,"text":27},"ctaButton","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fcabo-san-lucas","Discover Cabo San Lucas",{"type":200,"heading":219,"headingType":220,"text":27},"El Bajo and Los Islotes",["Reactive",221],{"label":204,"value":204,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":223},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Submerged ridge of seamounts around two-hours from La Paz\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Schooling hammerheads, sometimes in the hundreds\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Chance of silkies and whale sharks, as well as sea lions and oceanic mantas\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>A few hours north, in Mexico's vibrant and biodiverse \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsea-of-cortez\">Sea of Cortez\u003C\u002Fa>, more shark action awaits. Departing from La Paz, it will take you one to two hours to reach El Bajo and the far side of Espíritu Santo National Park. This far-flung diving destination is famous for its submerged ridge of seamounts, where spectacular marine wildlife can be found.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":225,"heading":226,"text":227,"search_path":228},"search","Discover the top liveaboards in Baja","Compare and book your ideal liveaboard adventure ","\u002Fs\u002Fliveaboards\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california",{"type":208,"image":230,"description":231,"size":211,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FLa-Paz\u002FLa-Paz-Mexico-Scuba-Diving-7.jpg","Hammerhead sharks in La Paz",{"type":181,"text":233},"\u003Cp>More of a rocky spine than a pinnacle, El Bajo is a series of cleaning stations that attract all kinds of marine megafauna. And, because this underwater formation is the only shelter for kilometres, it's also a popular place for schooling hammerheads to gather. The sharks are frequently spotted swimming out in the blue, in groups over a hundred strong, with individuals breaking rank to queue patiently at the cleaning station.\u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>El Bajo's dives are deep and challenging, with most experiences taking place below 30-metres and in powerful flowing currents. But, the extra effort is totally worth it! In addition to hammerheads, silky sharks, whale sharks, and even giant oceanic manta rays are sometimes seen. Many operators combine a two-tank adventure here with a stop at the Los Islotes sea lion rookery on the way back to shore, an ideal experience for divers with limited time for exploring the region.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":215,"internalLink":68,"ctaLink":235,"ctaText":236,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fla-paz","Discover La Paz",{"type":200,"heading":238,"headingType":239,"text":27},"La Paz",["Reactive",240],{"label":204,"value":204,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":242},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Hundreds of whale sharks pass through the region each year\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Seasonal snorkelling encounters between November and February\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Most trips depart from La Paz and last three or four hours\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Did you know you could go diving with whale sharks in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fla-paz\">La Paz\u003C\u002Fa>? Unless you're an expert on scuba exploration in Mexico's Baja peninsula, the answer is probably no. That's because, unlike similar experiences in Mexico's Caribbean, this aggregation of the world's biggest fish remains largely unknown - even among adventurous and well-travelled explorers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing to know about whale shark diving in La Paz is that you may not need to dive at all. These giant filter feeders aggregate each year in the Sea of Cortez to feast on their favourite meal - plankton - found floating on or close to the surface. That's why whale sharks are so commonly spotted in just a metre or two of water!\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":208,"image":244,"description":245,"size":211,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FLa-Paz\u002FLa-Paz-Mexico-Scuba-Diving-2.jpg","The Sea of Cortez is home to a little-known congregation of whale sharks",{"type":181,"text":247},"\u003Cp>Each year, between November and February, hundreds of these gentle ocean giants pass through this region. And snorkelling alongside them is a snap! Most trips depart from the marina in La Paz and last between three and four hours, and include everything you'll need to enjoy your day on the water - equipment, water, lunch, and plenty of snacks. You'll have up to 30-minutes in the water with each individual before moving on. And, thanks to strict marine park protection, a limited number of boats and snorkelers will be in the water at any given time - allowing you to enjoy a calm, passive encounter with each individual.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":215,"internalLink":68,"ctaLink":235,"ctaText":236,"text":27},{"type":200,"heading":250,"headingType":251,"text":27},"Socorro and Revillagigedo",["Reactive",252],{"label":204,"value":204,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":254},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Spot oceanic manta rays, bottlenose dolphins, and up to ten shark species\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Reef sharks, silkies, Galapagos sharks and schooling hammerheads\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Chance encounters with whale sharks and tiger sharks\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Located a whopping 30-hours or more offshore, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands\">Socorro and the Revillagigedo Islands\u003C\u002Fa> is easily one of Mexico's most remote and pristine scuba diving destinations, with a reputation for up close encounters with oceanic manta rays, bottlenose dolphins, and up to ten shark species!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trip here isn't for the faint of heart. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fwhy-socorro-island-is-a-dream-liveaboard-diving-destination\">Socorro's diving is dynamic and challenging\u003C\u002Fa>, with powerful currents and potentially rough surface conditions, and can only be explored via a liveaboard dive safari. But, for guests intrepid enough to embark on this adventure, the rewards are just as big as the park's famous wildlife! \u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":208,"image":256,"description":257,"size":211,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FSocorro-and-Revillagigedo\u002FSocorro-Islands-Revillagigedo-8.jpg","Giant black manta rays can be encountered at Socorro",{"type":181,"text":259},"\u003Cp>Dives here focus on cleaning stations and walls, where pelagic and reef shark species gather. Drift along craggy reefs and canyons where silkies and Galapagos sharks patrol the drop-off, explore crevices and overhangs where lazy white-tips nap together, and peer out in the blue where hundreds of schooling hammerheads could flash by - sometimes in the blink of an eye! And, with a bit of luck, other species like whale sharks and even tiger sharks can be spotted here, too. \u003Cbr \u002F>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fthe-best-dive-liveaboards-in-socorro\">Liveaboards visiting the Revillagigedo Islands\u003C\u002Fa> typically offer trips lasting nine days or more at sea. But don't worry. You won't get bored. With diving this action-packed, you're guaranteed to finish your trip wishing it had lasted longer!\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":215,"internalLink":68,"ctaLink":261,"ctaText":262,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fsocorro-and-revillagigedo-islands","Discover Socorro Island",{"type":200,"heading":264,"headingType":265,"text":27},"Guadalupe Island",["Reactive",266],{"label":204,"value":204,"selected":24},{"type":181,"text":268},"\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Some of the best great white shark diving on the planet\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>\u003Cem>Over 300 individual great whites known to visit the island\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>When it comes to great white shark diving, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Farticles\u002Fzublu-insights\u002Fguadalupe-island-shark-diving-know-before-you-go\">Guadalupe Island has earned a reputation for offering some of the most exciting great white shark diving on the planet\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This offshore diving destination is so remote and isolated it can only be visited by liveaboard diving boats during multi-day safaris. Depending on which departure point you choose, it can take up to 20-hours just to get there – but, don't let the long travel time intimidate you. Guadalupe great white cage diving is so much fun that the extra time at sea is 100% worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"type":208,"image":270,"description":271,"size":211,"text":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fimages\u002FMexico\u002FBaja-California\u002FGuadalupe-Island\u002FGuadalupe-Island-Mexico-Diving-Shark-8.jpg","Surface cages at Guadalupe Island, Mexico",{"type":181,"text":273},"\u003Cp>Once you reach \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zubludiving.com\u002Fdestination\u002Fmexico\u002Fbaja-california\u002Fguadalupe-island\">the island of Guadalupe\u003C\u002Fa>, you'll have the chance to enter the water up to four times a day, passively interacting with over 300 individually documented great white sharks. 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