Are there great white sharks in Cozumel Mexico?
The other shark that gets a lot of attention in the Cozumel area is the bull shark. Bull sharks are large and stout, and frankly look a lot meaner. They resemble a smaller-sized version of their cousin, the great white shark.
Are there sharks in Cozumel beaches?
The waters off Cozumel are clear and warm year round, making the island a popular destination for divers from all over the world. This area houses part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world, and is home to a great variety of corals, invertebrates, and fish, including sharks.
Can you swim with great whites in Mexico?
Isla Guadalupe is considered one of the best places on the whole planet to view great white sharks. Spend three adrenaline-filled days cage diving in multiple shark cages. It’s an incredible adventure open to both certified divers and non-divers. Shark Season at Isla Guadalupe is July to November.
Does Cozumel have crocodiles or alligators?
The crocodilians indigenous to Cozumel are the American Crocodile, or Crocodylus acutus and Morelet’s Crocodile, Crocodylus moreletii. The adult C. acutus is light gray in color and have a pointed snout, much narrower than an alligator.
Do you get great white sharks in Mexico?
Guadalupe Island in Mexico is the top destination for great white shark encounters. This small volcanic island, located in the Pacific 240 kilometres (150 miles) off the west coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, outperforms both South Africa and Australia with shark-seeing consistency and conditions.
Do you get great white sharks in Cancun?
The straightforward answer is yes there are indeed sharks in Cancun. But if you are concerned about being attacked by one, stop worrying right now! There are sharks in all Seas and Oceans except for the Dead Sea (too salty) and very few in the Arctic.
Where can I see whale sharks in Cozumel?
This incredible tour is available for a short season only, while whale sharks are around the tip of the Yucatan peninsula about 70 miles (110km) from Cozumel. The current whale shark season is expected to end on September 17, 2019 – see Restrictions. The boats depart from Punta Sam just north of Cancun to look for the whale sharks.
When do whale sharks migrate to Cozumel?
They migrate to the area near Cozumel from May to September every year, so if you are here between those months, make sure you book a whale shark tour. Book online today!
How long is the Cozumel whale boat tour?
The boat tour lasts around 4-6 hours, depending how quickly you find the whale sharks. If time allows, after swimming with the whale sharks you’ll stop at a beach on Isla Mujeres or Holbox to try seafood ceviche and relax before crossing back to the mainland for your flight or ground transfer and ferry back to Cozumel.
Can you dive Cozumel at night?
Normal dives on Cozumel are no-decompression dives; you can enjoy a normal day of diving before taking the Whale Shark by Air Tour. You should be out of the water at 7 pm the day before the flight; night dives are not recommended on the night before this tour.