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Where to see sharks in the Philippines

Operators 46Regions 10Published prices 35Encounter formats 5
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About this list

A common trap when looking for places to see sharks in the Philippines is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the shark as a target species, 46 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Anda, Cebu & Mactan, Cebu, Dauin, Dumaguete & Apo, Donsol & Sorsogon and El Nido. Encounters are split into swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, land-based watching and boat-based watching. Two "shark tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 35 of the 46 operators (76%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. Operators list different seasons, Mar–May, Dec–May and Oct–Jul among them. There is no single season for the Philippines, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.

46 listed operators

Sharks in the Philippines, by region

Sharks in the Philippines, by way to meet them

Shark season

Sharks in other countries

Other marine life in the Philippines

Activities in the Philippines

Frequently asked questions

Where can you see sharks in the Philippines?

46 operators name the shark as a target species. Main regions: Anda, Cebu & Mactan, Cebu, Dauin, Dumaguete & Apo, Donsol & Sorsogon and El Nido.

Do you have to get in the water to see sharks?

Formats on record: swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, land-based watching and boat-based watching. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.

When is shark season?

Operators list different seasons, Mar–May, Dec–May and Oct–Jul among them. There is no single season for the Philippines, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates.

Will I definitely see them?

No. Sharks are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.