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Where to go swimming with sharks

Operators 36Countries and regions 21Published prices 29Encounter formats 5
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About this list

When you look for swimming with sharks, search results rarely show how the trip actually works. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the shark as a target species and actually run swimming programs, 36 in all. Countries and regions on record include Eyre Peninsula & Port Lincoln, South Australia, Anda, Ari & Rasdhoo, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Sal and Djibouti City & Gulf of Tadjourah. Not every swimming program is the same experience. Approach distance, whether you may enter the water and group size limits differ by country, and by operator within a country. 29 of the 36 operators (81%) 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, Oct–Apr and Oct–Mar among them. There is no single season for swimming with sharks, so check each operator's operating period before you set your dates. No operator running wildlife programs can guarantee an encounter. Treat any trip that promises one with suspicion.

36 listed operators

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Sharks by country

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I go swimming with sharks?

36 operators on Maptlantis name the shark as a target species and run swimming. The list shows them by country and region.

Will I definitely see sharks?

No. They are wild animals, and there are days you will not meet them because of the season, sea conditions and their movements. If an operator promises an encounter, treat that wording with suspicion.

When is the season for swimming with sharks?

Seasons the operators give: year-round, Mar–May, Oct–Apr, Oct–Mar and Jun–Apr (peak Oct–Mar). Operating periods differ between operators even in the same area, so check before you book.

How is swimming different from boat-based watching?

Watching from a boat and getting in the water differ in both rules and price. Some countries ban getting in the water or allow it only with licensed operators, so check which kind of trip you are booking.