Best places to see Galápagos Sharks
The Galapagos shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, found worldwide. This species favors clear reef environments around oceanic islands, where it is often the most abundant shark species. A large species that often reaches 3.0 m (9.8 ft), the Galapagos reef shark has a typical fusiform "reef shark" shape and is very difficult to distinguish from the dusky shark (C. obscurus) and the grey reef shark (C. amblyrhynchos). An identifying character... Read more on Wikipedia.
- In season · Mar, Jun–Aug, Oct
Galápagos Sharks are seen here in March, June to August and October, alongside Common blacktip shark, Scalloped Hammerhead and Whitetip Reef Shark.
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- Out of season · Best Feb–Mar
Galápagos Sharks are seen here from February to March, alongside Doubleheader, Lord Howe Moray and Lord Howe butterflyfish.
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- Out of season · Best Feb–Mar, Jun
Galápagos Sharks are seen here in February to March and June, alongside Scalloped Hammerhead, Blue-footed booby and Green Sea Turtle.
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- Out of season · Best Jun
Galápagos Sharks are seen here in June.
