Blue shark · Season
Which months to see blue sharks
About this list
Blue shark seasons differ by country, and even within one country operators give different months. Maptlantis took the 3 operators that name the blue shark as a target species and state their program season in months, and counted those months as written. The months most operators name are year-round. The countries with the most operators are Portugal (Jul–Sep), South Africa (Nov–Jun) and United Kingdom (Jul–Oct). 2 of the 3 operators (67%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. The months are the operating periods operators state, not a promise that the animals will appear. No wildlife program can guarantee an encounter, and even within the same month it depends on the sea and migration routes.
Blue shark season by country
The darker a cell, the more of that country's operators name the month as their season. A ringed cell is a month operators single out as the peak. Operators that only say year-round are not counted; their number is shown next to the country.
| Country | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal1 operator | ||||||||||||
| South Africa1 operator | ||||||||||||
| United Kingdom1 operator |
Seasons as operators wrote them
The table above counts the months read from these listings. The original wording sits next to each one so you can check the reading.
- Dive AzoresPortugalJul–Sep
Operator's wording (Korean)
7–9월
- Pisces Divers Cape TownSouth AfricaNov–Jun
Operator's wording (Korean)
11–6월
- Celtic DeepUnited KingdomJul–Oct
Operator's wording (Korean)
7–10월
3 listed operators
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Portugal · Azores, Faial
Dive Azores
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Jul–Sep
- Price
- €200 / person
- Checked
- Official source
South Africa · Simon's Town & Cape Town
Pisces Divers Cape Town
FreedivingScuba divingSnorkeling- Season
- Nov–Jun
- Price
- R 4,500 / person
- Checked
- Official source
United Kingdom · Wales, Pembrokeshire
Celtic Deep
FreedivingSnorkelingMarine life encounters- Season
- Jul–Oct
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
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Frequently asked questions
When is the season for seeing blue sharks?
Combining the seasons of 3 operators, most fall in year-round. The table by country shows how many operators run in each month.
What does a year-round listing mean?
No operator lists year-round operation only.
If I go in one of these months, will I see blue sharks?
That is not guaranteed. The months are when operators say they run programs; actual sightings vary from year to year with sea conditions, water temperature and migration. Ask the operator about recent sightings before you book.