Blacktip shark diving: where and when

Migrates south along Florida's Atlantic coast each winter (Jan–Mar), with pups moving back north again in spring. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: USA. Best single site: Palm Beach, Florida, USA — very high reliability, peak jan-mar. Minimum certification across sites varies; the easiest access points need only no certification, the deepest need Open Water.

Sites
1

1 countries

IUCN status
Vulnerable
Min. certification
Open Water
Typical depth
5–25 m

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