Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria

4.6
(101 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

A native and professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and after an informative transfer trip of approximately 25 minutes you will arrive at the eastern part of the island, on the beach with the natural nursery rife of the lemon sharks, which is a brown shark. clear, sand-colored, in its natural environment. These sharks pose no threat to humans. To enter the water you must 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 accommodation or hotel where you were picked up. Water shoes suitable for the surface of the place included for your safety and comfort.

What's Included

Private transportation
Water shoes and all equipment included for your safety and to make traveling easier.
Child seat from 0 to 3 years old (on request)
Liability insurance
Transfer from the hotel
Guide

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 customer. 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 a badge, company shirt and a yellow sign with Sal Experience written on it. It's a yellow car.

What to expect

Join this adventurous experience and observe lemon sharks in their natural habitat.
Visit the eastern part of the island on a beach that boasts a natural colony of lemon sharks, slightly brown or sand-colored when in its natural environment. Choose to stay on the beach and watch the sharks with binoculars or go into the water to see them up close.

The lemon shark is medium to large and is not a threat to people, but it can be a danger to other animals in the ocean. Its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris. The average length of a lemon shark is about two and a half to three meters. Some of the largest lemon sharks measure about 3.4 meters. These sharks grow about 50 centimeters a year.

After spending 60 minutes swimming with the sharks and learning everything about them, you will be taken back to your hotel or hostel where you were picked up.
Learn all about sharks and their habitat with the help of a professional guide.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Don't forget to bring: GoPro/Camera, Swimsuits and Towel
  • Please wear water shoes suitable for rocky surfaces. If you do not have them, they will be provided free of charge on site.
Supplied by Sal Experiences

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Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Photography Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shark Diving
On the Water
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Photo Shoots
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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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