Sal Island: Private Lemon Shark Encounter at Shark Bay with Knowledgeable Guide
Experience a private lemon shark encounter at Shark Bay on Sal Island. Learn about these fascinating creatures from a knowledgeable guide and explore their natural nursery in a safe and informative tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shark Bay - 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAfter spending 40 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.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Water shoes and all equipment included for safety and to make the trip easier
  • Round-trip hotel transfer
  • Child seat for ages 0-3 available on request
  • Civil liability insurance
  • Professional guide
Additional Information

An expert local tour guide will fetch you from your accommodation, and after roughly 30 minutes of enlightening transit, you’ll find yourself in the eastern sector of the island, at a beach teeming with lemon sharks in their natural habitat. These are light brown, sand-tinted sharks that are harmless to people. Ensure you’re wearing either water shoes or crocs, as you will need to walk on rugged terrain.

The Lemon Shark possesses quite a large build and it’s scientifically recognized as Negaprion Brevirostris.

After absorbing fascinating shark facts for about 40 minutes, you’ll be transported back to the place of your stay where you were originally picked up from. Suitable water footwear provided for your safety and comfort.

  • All inclusive package at no extra cost!
  • Don’t forget to bring: GoPro/Camera, Swimsuit and Towel
  • Water shoes suitable for the surface of the site included for your safety.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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