Shark Point
Also known as: Punta Tiburón
Best time to dive
November to March
What you might see
- Bull sharkLikely
- Nurse sharkLikely
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 - no
Safety notes
strong current, strict no bright-colors/no-flash-photography/limb-control rules near sharks; bull shark IUCN status Vulnerable; Mexico tightening shark-fishing protections (NOM-029, 2025 Atlantic shark fishing ban context)
Permits & fees
no confirmed site-specific marine park fee found (outside Cozumel/Isla Mujeres park boundaries); likely bundled into operator trip price - VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Playa del Carmen
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.