The season runs from June through September. This is when the sharks are abundant in waters around Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Isla Contoy, and Isla Holbox. The peak months are July and August.
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Whale sharks are frequently seen in the plankton-rich waters of the Mexican Caribbean between May and September. The legal season for swimming with whale sharks is June 15 – September 15.
The tropical waters around the Riviera Maya area of Mexico are home to an abundance of whale sharks, making Cancun the perfect place to safely observe and swim with these majestic creatures.
Yes, Guadalupe, a volcanic island about 150 miles off the western coast of Baja California in Mexico, is home to one of the biggest great white shark populations.
Often confused with shark nets, shark barriers form a fully enclosed swimming area that prevents sharks from entering (nets aim to reduce shark populations). Shark barrier design has evolved from rudimentary fencing materials to netted structures held in place with buoys and anchors.
Recife, BrazilThe coastal waters off Recife are home to numerous aggressive sharks. More than 50 shark attacks, 16 of which were fatal, have been recorded along a 12-mile stretch of coast near Recife since 1992. The high number of shark attacks has made Recife one of the most dangerous places in the world to swim.