Shark · United Kingdom
Where to see sharks in the United Kingdom
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see sharks in the United Kingdom is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the shark as a target species, 3 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Scotland, Inner Hebrides, St Keverne and Wales, Pembrokeshire. Encounters are split into swimming, snorkeling, boat-based watching and freediving. Two "shark tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 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. Operators list different seasons, Mar–Nov (peak Jul–Aug) and Jul–Oct among them. There is no single season for the United Kingdom, 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.
3 listed operators
United Kingdom · Scotland, Inner Hebrides
Basking Shark Scotland
SnorkelingSwimmingMarine life encounters- Season
- Mar–Nov (peak Jul–Aug)
- Price
- From GBP 1,425 per person
- Checked
- Official source
United Kingdom · St Keverne
Porthkerris Divers
Scuba divingMarine life encounters- Season
- Ask the operator
- Price
- £45
- Checked
- Official source
United Kingdom · Wales, Pembrokeshire
Celtic Deep
FreedivingSnorkelingMarine life encounters- Season
- Jul–Oct
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Official source
Shark season
Sharks in other countries
Other marine life in the United Kingdom
Activities in the United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
Where can you see sharks in the United Kingdom?
3 operators name the shark as a target species. Main regions: Scotland, Inner Hebrides, St Keverne and Wales, Pembrokeshire.
Do you have to get in the water to see sharks?
Formats on record: swimming, snorkeling, boat-based watching and freediving. 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–Nov (peak Jul–Aug) and Jul–Oct among them. There is no single season for the United Kingdom, 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.