Oceanic whitetip shark diving: where and when

Pelagic and nomadic, following prey and currents far from land and turning up opportunistically near offshore islands — though populations have collapsed more than 95% since the 1990s, so encounters are increasingly unpredictable. 2 known encounter sites across 2 countries: Bahamas and Egypt. Best single site: Cat Island, Bahamas — moderate reliability, peak may-jun. Minimum certification across sites varies; the easiest access points need only no certification, the deepest need Advanced.

Sites

2

2 countries

IUCN status

Critically Endangered

Min. certification

Advanced

Typical depth

5–40 m