Can you swim with sharks in Playa del Carmen?

Dive alongside bull sharks in Playa del Carmen with a 2-tank dive that’s a remarkable chance to see powerful predators in their natural habitat. Bull sharks return each year to breed off the Playa del Carmen coast, and you’ll have two opportunities to spot them as they swim in the shallow water.

Has there ever been a shark attack in Playa del Carmen?

Well, you really don’t need to be, in all the years the bull sharks have been coming to Playa del Carmen there has never been a shark attack.

Are bull sharks found in Mexico?

The species is mainly found along coasts and within rivers all over the world, so it is no wonder that bull sharks choose the waters off the city of Playa del Carmen on the eastern coast of Mexico as their breeding grounds.

Is it safe to dive with bull sharks?

Bull sharks are not dangerous to humans. Divers do not need to worry about scuba diving with bull sharks as they do not pose any threat to us. They are considered among one of the most aggressive sharks due to their characteristics, together with their cousins the great white and tiger shark.

Can you see whales in Playa del Carmen?

The only option for a whale shark tour from Playa del Carmen is to visit Isla Mujeres as you can easily do it in a day. You can also swim with whale sharks in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, and Baja California from November through until mid-May each year (basically when they aren’t in the Riviera Maya).

Are bull sharks safe to swim with?

Are there bull sharks in Cancun?

Bull sharks in Cancun are around 7-8 feet long and weighing up to 290lbs. Bull Sharks often inhabit shallow waters, the male is territorial and is one of the three most aggressive shark species.

Are there bull sharks in the Riviera Maya?

If you are looking to dive any where in the Riviera Maya, Cenotes, Cozumel, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Isla Mujeres, Cancun and Mahahual (Banco Chinchorro) we are the ones to take you there! We will make all your diving dreams come true!

When to go scuba diving with bull sharks?

Mask, Snorkle & Fins per day. Come bull sharks diving with Bull Sharks Diving Center! From mid November till mid February. Here a wonderful little intro text about sharks, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart.

Which is the best diving center in Playa del Carmen?

The most fun diving center in Playa del Carmen, without jeopardizing security, standards and professionalism. If you are looking to dive any where in the Riviera Maya, Cenotes, Cozumel, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Isla Mujeres, Cancun and Mahahual (Banco Chinchorro) we are the ones to take you there!

What kind of shark is a bull shark?

The bull shark is classified as an aggressive shark species, yet many scuba divers who are seeking a real sense of adventure and who are out to get their adrenaline pumping hard will specifically look for opportunities around the world that will allow them to get right into the water with these formidable creatures. Photo Credit: bmward_2000.