Bull Sharks
Observe the female bull sharks that visit the coast of Playa del Carmen every year from November to March on a thrilling and unforgettable dive.
Diver level:
Advanced
Max depth: 26m
Highlight:
Bull Sharks!
Playa del Carmen
Travel time on boat:
5 min
Cameras: permitted
no flash
This is an observation dive, we do not feed the sharks
They approach us if they want to as we sit stationary on the bottom
The Bull Sharks in Playa del Carmen are in their natural habitat enjoying their day, we must always respect them and their space
Bull sharks have an average life span of 16 years
They can dive to depths of 490ft/150m
They measure up to 3.5 meters/11.5ft long and can weigh up to 225kg/500lbs
Bull Sharks have 5 senses just like us and they can also sense electricity and vibrations in the water
They have three earlobes which helps them to triangluate exactly where a sound comes from and can hear from a distance of 1.6km/1 mile
The Bull Sharks that come to the shallow waters along the coast of Playa del Carmen are pregnant females
Gestation is 12 months and they may birth up to 16 live young that have an umbilical cord and later a belly button
Newborn Bull Shark babies measure around 70cm/27 inches
Young bull sharks live together in brackish water where other predators can not go. Adult Bull Sharks can adapt to live in fresh or salt water
Tour Description
Meet up 1 hour before departure to prepare gear and have a dive briefing where we explain procedures and discuss approiate behaviour for Bull Shark observation diving
Head to the beach to board the boat and take a quick 5 minute boat ride to Shark Point.
Each diver prepares and checks their gear before we begin the dive
Every diver must wear a black full length wetsuit to participate in this dive.
Remove loose hanging or colorful items from gear
Flashlights, camera flashes & srtobes, knives, noise makers and tank banging are not permitted.
