Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria
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You can choose to stay on the beach and watch the sharks with binoculars or get in the water and watch them from up close.
Highlights
- See lemon sharks in their natural environment
- Get up close and personal with the sharks
- Learn all about the sharks and their environment from a professional guide
- Benefit from included water shoes for safety and to make the trip easier
Description
Visit the east part of the island on the beach with a natural lemon shark rookery, which is a light-brown colored shark, or sand-colored when in its natural environment. Choose to stay on the beach and watch the sharks with binoculars or get in the water and watch them from up close. The lemon shark is medium to large shark and is not a threat to people, but can be a danger to other ocean animals. Its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris. The average length of a lemon shark is about 2.5 to 3 meters. Some of the largest lemon sharks measured about 3.4 meters. These sharks grow about 0.50 centimeters per year. After spending 60 minutes with sharks swimming around you and learning about the sharks you will be taken back to your lodge or hotel where you were picked up.Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off Private transportation Licensed guide Water shoes Infants seat Liability insurance Hand sanitizerImportant Information
- - Specialised guides will provide you with a unique and ecological experience for sharks and visitors. - Please wear water shoes suitable for rocky surfaces, if you don't have them we will be provided free of charge. - People under the influence of alcohol cannot take part.