Requirements
- Advanced Open Water, Level 2 or equivalent certification.
- Comfortable diving at approximately 25 metres.
Playa del Carmen · Winter season
Face to face with bull sharks
A powerful, respectful encounter in a small group off the coast of Playa del Carmen.
4 max.Small groups
Photos & videosIncluded
AdvancedMinimum level
A seasonal encounter
Observe without disturbing
Every winter, generally from mid-November to mid-March, female bull sharks—many of them pregnant—approach the coast of Playa del Carmen. They come to enjoy the region’s warmer waters and are generally very calm. This trip is designed to observe them respectfully and discreetly in their natural environment, without interaction or disturbance.
Before entering the water, you receive a complete briefing covering shark behaviour, how the dive will unfold and all safety procedures. Underwater, the group stays close to the guide to make the most of this impressive encounter.
Requirements
Included
- Small group of no more than four divers.
- Two dives: bull sharks and reef.
- Underwater photos and videos.
- Transportation from your accommodation.
- Guidance in French, English or Spanish.
- Diving equipment rental.
3,000 pesosPer diver
Book a diveHow the trip unfolds
Every detail carefully planned
Complete briefing
An introduction to the species, approach rules, group positioning and the hand signals used before the descent.
Encounter at 25 metres
The first dive takes place at the observation site, with a maximum of four divers.
Second dive on the reef
The trip continues on a more relaxed Playa del Carmen reef filled with tropical fish.
The experience on video
Dive into the heart of the encounter
Get a feel for the trip before heading beneath the surface.
Up close
Bull shark diving in pictures
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Before booking
Frequently asked questions
What certification is required for this dive?
The observation site is approximately 25 metres deep. Advanced Open Water, Level 2 or an equivalent certification is recommended. If you are Open Water certified, please contact me: depending on your recent experience, comfort underwater and the conditions, it may still be possible to arrange this dive. We can discuss your experience and find the most suitable option.
When can bull sharks be seen?
The season generally runs from mid-November to mid-March. As these are wild animals, the exact dates and encounters vary with natural conditions.
Is this dive dangerous?
The dive is led by an experienced guide and preceded by a detailed briefing on how to behave. Bull sharks encountered in Playa del Carmen are generally calm and show little interest in divers. As with any encounter with a wild animal, this dive requires suitable experience, a thorough briefing and strict compliance with all safety procedures.
What is included in the price?
The price of 3,000 pesos includes two dives, small-group guidance, transportation, equipment rental, and underwater photos and videos.
Diver reviews
An encounter you will never forget
★★★★★
“A fantastic dive with Rémi. I was not very confident about diving with bull sharks at first, but Rémi was extremely reassuring and clearly explained how everything would unfold. I highly recommend him. Thank you for this amazing experience. The added bonus was receiving photos of us to preserve the memories.”
Aurélie Minaud Bull sharks · Google Review · Translated from French
★★★★★
“We contacted Rémi after finding his website on Google. Everything was easy from beginning to end, with excellent communication, flawless organization and a very friendly atmosphere.
The bull shark dive was fantastic, with a complete briefing and plenty of good humour.
I recommend him 100,000%!”
Sophie U Bull sharks · TripAdvisor · Translated from French
★★★★★
“You can dive with Rémi in Mexico 🇲🇽 with complete confidence. Serious, reliable and funny, he made our time together truly enjoyable. We dived with bull sharks 🦈 and in Cozumel’s protected marine reserve. It is absolutely worth putting on your fins: corals and fish of every size and colour. A wonderful diving experience with Rémi.”
Stef Scuba Bull sharks · Google Review · Translated from French
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