Where to see sharks
Sites where current sources report sharks — mostly nurse sharks resting on the bottom, plus Caribbean reef sharks on deeper reefs and walls. Give them space and never harass them.
13 sitesLive sea conditions →
| Site | Access | Depth | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| The TrenchFajardo & La Cordillera | Boat dive | 15–65 ft (5–20 m) | nurse sharks |
| Cayo LoboCulebra | Boat dive | to 60 ft (18 m) | nurse sharks (resting in small caves) |
| TamarindoCulebra | Shore dive | 30–80 ft (9–24 m) | nurse and reef sharks |
| Mosquito PierVieques | Shore dive | to 40 ft (12 m) | nurse sharks |
| Three Rocks HorseshoeVieques | Boat dive | 15–60 ft (5–18 m) | nurse sharks |
| The Wall (Guánica)Guánica & La Parguera | Boat dive | — | sharks, rays, barracuda, turtles |
| Barracuda CityWest Coast | Boat dive | 35–40 ft (11–12 m) | nurse sharks |
| Tres Palmas (Steps)West Coast | Shore or boat | 10–66 ft (3–20 m) | nurse sharks |
| Crash BoatAguadilla & Northwest | Shore dive | 15–80 ft (5–24 m) (1998) | nurse sharks |
| El NaturalAguadilla & Northwest | Shore dive | to 40 ft (12 m) | nurse sharks |
| Bomber Anchor ValleyIsla Desecheo | Boat dive | 49–66 ft (15–20 m) | nurse sharks |
| CandylandIsla Desecheo | Boat dive | to 80 ft (24 m) | nurse sharks |
| Dos PesonesIsla Desecheo | Boat dive | 35–95 ft (11–29 m) (1998) | nurse sharks |