Blue shark diving: where and when
A true ocean wanderer that follows current gyres on trans-Atlantic migrations, visiting temperate waters off Cornwall and the Azores each summer. 3 known encounter sites across 3 countries: Portugal (Azores), UK and USA. Best single site: Pico & Faial, Portugal (Azores) — very high reliability, peak jul-sep. No certification is required at the easiest sites — some are snorkel or freedive only.
- Sites
- 3
- IUCN status
- Near Threatened
- Min. certification
- No certification
- Typical depth
- Surface–30 m
3 countries
Every known blue shark site
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