Swim with Sharks in Mexico
Cabo San Lucas Shark Diving
Tours Overview
Join us offshore in Cabo San Lucas for a true pelagic shark encounter in the open Pacific Ocean.
Our expeditions specialize in encounters with Blue Sharks and Shortfin Mako Sharks during the winter season (December-May), when these iconic predators patrol the deep waters off Baja California.
During warmer months (May-November), our focus shifts to Silky Sharks and Smooth Hammerheads, offering a completely different shark experience.
Tours Details
Shark Snorkeling Trip
$225 USD
Per person - Tax not included
- Duration 5 to 8 hours *
- Departure 8 AM
- Maximum 6 people
* (depending on weather conditions and wildlife activity)
Contact us for bigger groups or PRIVATE CHARTERS
Season: Year round
- December to May : Mako & Blue SHark
- May to November : Silky Shark
Open every day (We are closed Mid August to October)
- Departure from Marina Fundadores, Cabo San Lucas
- Meeting 15 minutes before the scheduled departure.
We can't wait to meet you on the day of the trip. See you soon!
Who can participate ?
- Open to everyone with previous snorkeling experience (Basic swimming skills required)
- Minimum age: Participants must be 15 years or older to join our shared shark tours.
Younger guests are welcome on private charters, where we can better adapt the pace and conditions of the trip to the group and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone on board.
- Snorkel equipment (fins, wetsuit, mask, snorkel and weight belts).
- Snacks
- Water and soft drinks
- Photos and videos
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Towel
- Drybag
- Warm clothes, jackets (from December to April )
hat
- Seasickness pills (recommended 45 minutes prior departure)
- Cameras for pictures and videos
- 5mm wetsuit is recommended if you plan to use your own equipment (we provide the equipment if necessary).
Our Vessel
high-performance, comfort and Safety
Our operations are conducted aboard a 35-foot Contender, a high-performance vessel designed for comfort, safety, and offshore reliability.
The boat is fully equipped with onboard restroom facilities, a completely shaded deck, dry cabin and storage compartments, and a comfortable seating area allowing guests to relax between encounters.
Powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha engines, the vessel offers both speed and reliability, ensuring smooth navigation and the ability to reach prime wildlife areas efficiently and safely.
Swimming With Sharks In Cabo San Lucas
Operating in true blue-water conditions far from shore, this trip offers the rare opportunity to snorkel with wild sharks in their natural pelagic environment and witness these powerful animals up close.
Did you know that sharks have been patrolling the earth’s waters for more than 419 million years? It’s incredible how sharks have survived five mass extinctions. Their ability to survive and evolve over hundreds of millions of years is nothing short of astounding. It’s no wonder sharks are tagged as ‘living fossils’.
Sharks come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are approximately 500 species of sharks around the world and at least 24 species can be found in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The biodiversity of sharks in the Mexican waters is a result of its rich marine and coastal environments.
The town of Cabo San Lucas is the place to go if you want to experience an unforgettable shark encounter. The currents from the Pacific Ocean collide with the currents of the Sea of Cortez which result in a rich and unique aquatic environment. The nutrient-filled waters and deep canyons attract a broad spectrum of fish species. The apex predators love these waters because of the unlimited fish smorgasbord.
Have you ever envisioned yourself swimming with these incredible marine creatures? We can make this bucket list-worthy activity a reality for you. Book now and feel the thrill and excitement of swimming with sharks in Cabo.
Mako shark and Blue Shark encounter
From December to May
Get up close and personal to the fastest shark in the ocean!
Makos shark (Isurus oxyrinchus) and blues sharks (Prionace glauca) are among the most fascinating and elusive species of sharks. Their curious behavior and unique appearance have made them a favorite of many underwater photographers and other shark addicts!
Sharing an intimate moment with these evolutionary masterpieces is simply exhilarating and offers a feeling you will remember for a lifetime.
Unlike many other sharks, they are highly migratory and can travel up to 12,000 miles per year. Having the unique chance to observe these sharks only minutes away from Cabo is a rare opportunity that is only possible in a few places in the world.
Over the years, we have spent countless hours in the water with both species, participated in various studies, and helped scientists write papers on their distribution in the Gulf of California. Our love and fascination for these sharks is contagious and continues to grow with each passing season.
Silky Sharks & Summer Shark Expeditions
From April to December
Silky shark encounter
The silky shark is one of the most common species of shark in the waters of the region. Like other pelagic species, it can be an extremely curious animal by nature and sharing an intimate moment with these creatures is always a pleasure for our guests and team members.
From May to August
Summer Shark Expeditions
Although they can be found almost all year round as solitary species or in pairs, between May and August (Summer Shark Expeditions), silky sharks gather in large numbers to form impressive schools of tens (sometimes hundreds) of individuals during their breeding season.
At this time of year we relocate our boat to San Jose Del Cabo and our Daily Shark Expeditions become the Summer Shark Expeditions.
Baja Shark Experience, in collaboration with Pelagios Kakunja and PhD in marine biology Darren Andrew Whitehead (add link https://www.pelagioskakunja.org), plays an important role in studying this natural phenomenon and has been involved in tagging 46 silky sharks since July 2021.
Important Information
Please read Before Your Shark Tour
Comfort in the Water Required
While no previous experience with sharks is necessary, participants must be comfortable swimming in open ocean conditions and have prior snorkeling experience.
As this activity takes place offshore in the Pacific Ocean, it is important that guests feel confident and relaxed in the water. It is not the right time to learn how to swim or snorkel.
Wild Migratory Sharks
Our shark tours in Cabo San Lucas focus mainly on encounters with Blue Sharks and Shortfin Mako Sharks.
These pelagic species are highly migratory, traveling vast distances across the open ocean.
Waiting Time Can Vary
Because we operate in the wild open ocean, shark encounters can take time.
The waiting time for the first shark can range from 15 minutes to several hours, depending on ocean conditions and wildlife activity.
Flexible Trip Duration
Our shark tours typically last between 5 and 8 hours, depending on ocean conditions and wildlife activity.
Because we work with wild migratory sharks, the trip may run longer than expected.
For this reason, we strongly recommend keeping your entire day flexible, without important commitments scheduled immediately after the tour.
Every Trip Is Different
Blue sharks and mako sharks are often solitary animals, so the number of sharks observed varies on every expedition.
Some days we may see a single shark, while other days we may encounter multiple sharks around the boat.
Shark Sightings Are Not Guaranteed
We work with completely wild animals, so sightings can never be guaranteed.
Our trips historically have a success rate above 90%, but occasionally we may experience a day without sharks.
In the rare event that no sharks are encountered, no refunds are offered, as the trip still involves a full offshore expedition and operational costs.
Even on quieter days, guests often enjoy other pelagic wildlife such as whales, dolphins, sea lions, seabirds, and the experience of being far offshore in the Pacific Ocean.
What Equipement is Appropriate
(and What’s Not)
The tour includes mask & snorkel, fins, and wet suit. The weight belt is available upon request. Feel free to bring your own equipment but take note of the following important reminders:
- Fins have to be black or dark:
No white or (yummy yummy) yellow! Mako sharks like the white and yellow a "little" too much! - Full wetsuit:
The wetsuit has to cover the legs and arms. - Mask:
No Anti-reflective mask. - In general:
No white and nothing that shines or reflects light.
*Bright colors are most likely to attract a shark’s attention so choose a more muted color or black.
*Shiny objects may be mistaken as fish scales so leave the shiny stuff at home. After all, nothing can be more tempting in the eyes of a shark than a flapping fish.
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Los Cabos : Sharks, Marine Life and Conditions
| Month | Marine Life | Visibility | Water temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mako Sharks, Smooth Hammerheads, Silky Sharks, Humpback and Grey Whales, Orcas | 30ft to 60ft | 72°F / 22°C |
| February | Mako Sharks, Smooth Hammerheads, Humpback and Grey Whales, Orcas | 20ft to 60ft | 70°F / 21°C |
| March | Mako Sharks, Smooth Hammerheads, Humpback and Grey Whales, Orcas | 20ft to 60ft | 70°F / 21°C |
| April | Mako Sharks, Smooth Hammerheads, Humpback and Grey Whales, Orcas | 20ft to 50ft | 70°F / 21°C |
| May | Mobula Rays, Mako Sharks, Smooth Hammerheads, Humpback and Grey Whales, Orcas | 20ft to 50ft | 74°F / 23°C |
| June | Mobula Rays, Mako Sharks, Smooth Hammerheads, Silky sharks, Orcas | 20ft to 50ft | 74°F / 23°C |
| July | Big school of Silky sharks, Mobula Rays, Smooth Hammerheads | 30ft to 60ft | 78°F / 25°C |
| August | Big school of Silky sharks, Smooth Hammerheads | 40ft to 80ft | 83°F / 28°C |
| September | Big school of Silky sharks, Marlins, Baitballs | 40ft to 90ft | 84°F / 29°C |
| October | Big school of Silky sharks, Marlins, Baitballs | 40ft to 90ft | 84°F / 29°C |
| November | Silky sharks, Marlins, Tunas, Baitballs, first whales start to arrive | 50ft to 100ft | 80°F / 27°C |
| December | Silky sharks, Mako sharks, Marlins, Humpback whales | 40ft to 60ft | 74°F / 24°C |
Shark species in Cabo San Lucas
Mako Shark
The shortfin mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus), also known as the blue pointer or bonito shark, is a large mackerel shark. It is commonly referred to as the mako shark, as is the longfin mako shark (Isurus paucus). The shortfin mako is on record as the fastest-swimming shark, capable of bursts of speed up to 18.8 meters per second (68 km/h; 42 mph).
Hammerhead
The smooth hammerhead (Sphyrna zygaena) is a species of hammerhead shark, and part of the family Sphyrnidae. This species is named "smooth hammerhead" because of the distinctive shape of the head, which is flattened and laterally extended into a hammer shape (called the "cephalofoil"), without an indentation in the middle of the front margin (hence "smooth").
Blue Shark
The blue shark (Prionace glauca) is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, that inhabits deep waters in the world's temperate and tropical oceans. Preferring cooler waters,[3] blue sharks migrate long distances, such as from New England to South America.
Silky Shark
The silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis), also known by numerous names such as blackspot shark, grey whaler shark, olive shark, ridgeback shark, sickle shark, sickle-shaped shark, and sickle silk shark, is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, named for the smooth texture of its skin.