Shark Bay
Also known as: Shark Point
Best time to dive
January to December; June to November; August to October
What you might see
- BarracudaPeak season
- Eagle rayLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Hammerhead sharkLikely
- Whale sharkPeak season
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - not typical; occasional shallow sea-lion snorkel possible in calm conditions but primarily a scuba site
Safety notes
strong currents, surge, remote location - advanced divers only
Permits & fees
Galápagos NP entrance fee (~$200) + $20 transit card; Wolf/Darwin diving restricted to GNP-licensed liveaboard operators with naturalist guides
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Liveaboard only (Wolf I.)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.