When you arrange a bull shark dive, you will be taken to our dive boat for your experience to begin.
After donning your equipment and listening to the briefing from your experienced instructor, you
will descend to depths of approximately 24 meters to see the sharks in their natural environment.
The bull shark dive is an observation dive, so once on the seabed, you will kneel on the sandy
bottom to watch as the sharks (plus trigger fish and remoras) swim around you. There is a rope to
hold onto, to help you remain stable in the slight current.
After the dive is over, you will also be able to experience a shallow reef dive at one of the other
Playa del Carmen dive sites.
Absolutely not. The dream of 99% of divers is to see a shark. Shark diving in Playa del Carmen is
extremely safe.
Our expert staff have many years of working with these misunderstood creatures, and seeing them in
their natural habitat, away from the propaganda of the movie theatre allows us to educate divers on
how incredible they truly are.
Being able to see these majestic sharks in their habitat is one of the best experiences that you are
going to live in diving.
It is necessary to have at least an Open Water Certification level in order to dive with bull
sharks.
If you do not have it and you want to get certified, DEEP Mexico help you to obtain your scuba
certification.
No. It is an observation dive conducted under established safety protocols with a specialized guide.
You need Open Water certification, at least 25 logged dives and good underwater control. If you have less experience or have not dived in more than 6 months, an evaluation dive may be required.
It usually begins in early November and typically ends between February and March, although some years it may last until April.
The species is the bull shark, scientifically known as Carcharhinus leucas.
They usually measure between 2.5 and 2.8 meters and can weigh between 180 and 300 kilograms.
Their presence has been observed alongside the arrival of fish locally known as coronado. It is also believed that many of the females stay in the area during part of their gestation.
Mostly females. This has been identified through observation and visible gestation changes during the season.
Yes, if you are Nitrox certified. It has an extra cost.
The depth ranges from 24 to 30 meters, approximately 78 to 98 feet.
Bottom time in the shark area is a maximum of 30 minutes and always within no-decompression limits.
Yes, but only if you have Advanced certification. Lights, flash and selfie sticks are not allowed, and camera use is subject to a special briefing and safety rules.
You can reschedule for the next day or another date with better conditions, or change your sea dive to a cenote dive by paying the corresponding difference.
Cancellations or changes made at least 24 hours in advance do not generate any charge. If you cancel with less than 24 hours’ notice or do not show up, 100% of the deposit will be charged. If Deep Mexico cancels due to weather or sea conditions and rescheduling is not possible, no charge applies.
Absolutely amazing dive with Karo today! Saw many bull sharks on our first dive, Karo made me feel safe and at ease. Would 100% recommend this experience! Karo is a great photographer also 😁
Aiden Gaete
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