Great hammerhead diving: where and when

Solitary and wide-ranging, with a seasonal winter push into the Bahamas and Florida. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: Bahamas. Best single site: Bimini, Bahamas — high reliability, peak dec-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
Critically Endangered
Min. certification
Open Water
Typical depth
3–10 m

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