Are there sharks in Playa del Carmen?

Are there sharks in Playa del Carmen?

Shark sightings are rare and shark attacks even rarer. You see much of the coral along the coast at Playa del Carmen has died off which does not attract reef fish, which the sharks feed on. Due to the lack of prey and the large number of boats that cruise the waters sharks stay away from Playa del Carmen.

Do bull sharks attack divers?

Shark attacks on divers are extremely rare. Divers do not need to worry about scuba diving with bull sharks as they do not pose any threat to us. They are considered among one of the most aggressive sharks due to their characteristics, together with their cousins the great white and tiger shark.

What to do if a shark approaches you while diving?

3 Things You Should Do If You See a Shark While Scuba Diving

1. Stay Calm and Observe. If a shark comes close enough for you to even know they are there, they are just curious to see what you are.
2. Remember You’re Not on Their Menu.
3. Take Pictures and Share with Friends.

Where can I go free diving with sharks?

Best Places for Scuba Diving with Sharks

• Tiger Beach, Bahamas. Greg Lecoeur.
• Maui, Hawaii. Masa Ushioda, coolwaterphoto.com.
• Placencia, Belize. Tim Calver.
• Shortfin mako shark. Shutterstock.com/Alessandro De Maddalena.
• Beqa Lagoon, Fiji. Lill Haugen.
• Cocos Island, Costa Rica. Alex Tyrell.
• Gansbaai, South Africa.
• Hebrides, Scotland.

Is it safe to swim in Playa del Carmen?

Playa del Carmen, the north beach in Tulum, and Akumal all have lifeguards for the beaches but they are limited. Swim close to shore and it you are not a big swimmer, wear a life vest. Waves will not get to big, this is a not a surfers paradise so swimming can be done every day!

Are there great whites in Playa del Carmen?

While some of the dive shops in Cancun say they cage dive with great white sharks out of Playa del Carmen, it is only Guadalupe Island that offers great white shark cage diving in clear blue water with 100 150 foot visibility.

Has there ever been a shark attack in Playa del Carmen?

Well, you really don’t need to be, in all the years the bull sharks have been coming to Playa del Carmen there has never been a shark attack.

Should you play dead with a shark?

1: Fight. Don’t play dead. And use whatever weapons you have on hand. According to the ReefQuest Centre for Shark Research, use whatever weapons—like a spear gun, for instance—you may have on your person at the time of the attack if you’re able to get to them quickly.

What color keeps sharks away?

But if you are worried about sharks, and you do not want to attract their attention, then you can stick to wearing dark colors, such as black or blue. This will not contrast too much underwater and will help you blend in with the surroundings. You should also avoid wearing contrasting patterns too.

Where is the best place to dive with sharks?

Shark Diving: The 13 Best Dive Sites in the World

1. Bajo Alcyone – Cocos Island, Costa Rica.
2. Monad Shoal – Malapascua, Philippines.
3. Gordon Rocks – Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
4. Tiger Beach – Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas.
5. Pipín – Jardines de la Reina, Cuba.
6. Isla Guadalupe, Mexico.
7. Shark Dive – Beqa Lagoon, Fiji.

How much does shark diving cost?

Starting from $189, you can enjoy an ocean dive with sharks on the Sunshine Coast. This experience will see you head out to sea and enter shark infested waters for the dive of a lifetime without a cage!