Sal Island: Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria Private Option
ID: GYG283392-O-587901
Category:
Country: Cape Verde
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
You can choose to stay on the beach and watch the sharks with binoculars or get in the water and watch them from up close.
Visit the east part of the island on the beach with a natural lemon shark rookery, which is a light-brown colored shark, or sand-colored when in its natural environment. Choose to stay on the beach and watch the sharks with binoculars or get in the water and watch them from up close.
The lemon shark is medium to large shark and is not a threat to people, but can be a danger to other ocean animals. Its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris. The average length of a lemon shark is about 2.5 to 3 meters. Some of the largest lemon sharks measured about 3.4 meters. These sharks grow about 0.50 centimeters per year.
After spending 60 minutes with sharks swimming around you and learning about the sharks you will be taken back to your lodge or hotel where you were picked up.
Highlights
- See lemon sharks in their natural environment
- Get up close and personal with the sharks
- Learn all about the sharks and their environment from a professional guide
- Benefit from included water shoes for safety and to make the trip easier
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
This activity must start on time. If you will be more than 5 minutes late, please contact the check-in person via call or WhatsApp using the contact number provided on your confirmation voucher.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
