Sal Island: Private Tour Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

A native and professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and after an informative transfer trip of approximately 30 minutes, you will reach the eastern part of the island, on the beach with the natural nursery rife with lemon sharks, which is a light brown, sand-coloured shark,in its natural environment. These sharks pose no threat to humans. To enter the water you should wear water shoes or crocs for walking on rocky surfaces.

The Lemon Shark is medium to large in size and its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris.

After spending 40 minutes learning all about sharks, you will be taken back to your lodge or hotel where you were caught. Water shoes suitable for the surface area included for your safety and convenience.

What's Included

Private transportation
Sapatos de água e todo o equipamento incluído para sua segurança e para tornar a viagem mais fácil.
Traslado de ida e volta do hotel
Cadeira de criança de 0 a 3 anos (sob pedido)
Seguro de responsabilidade civil
Guia

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

From the reception of your hotel or accommodation, airport or other departure point previously agreed with the client. If you cannot find your hotel or accommodation in the list above, send us your address and we will pick you up there. The guide will be fully identified with badge, company shirt and a yellow sign written Sal Experiences.

What to expect

Visit the east part of the island on the beach with a natural lemon shark rookery, which is a light-brown colored shark, or sand-colored when in its natural environment. Choose to stay on the beach and watch the sharks with binoculars or get in the water and watch them from up close. 

The lemon shark is medium to large shark and is not a threat to people, but can be a danger to other ocean animals. Its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris. The average length of a lemon shark is about 2.5 to 3 meters. Some of the largest lemon sharks measured about 3.4 meters. These sharks grow about 0.50 centimeters per year.

After spending 40 minutes with sharks swimming around you and learning about the sharks you will be taken back to your lodge or hotel where you were picked up.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All inclusive package at no extra cost!
Supplied by Sal Experiences

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Photography Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shark Diving
On the Water
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Photo Shoots
Shore Excursions
Involves Animals
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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