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Gladden Spit, Placencia

Whale shark is the reason to dive Gladden Spit, Placencia, Belize.

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Belize · Whale shark

Gladden Spit, Placencia

Whale shark is the reason to dive Gladden Spit, Placencia, Belize. Best odds here: high for whale shark, peak apr-may. Access needed ranges up to Open Water, depending which encounter you're after.

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Species
High
Best odds
Apr-May
Peak window
5-30 m
Depth

The encounter

Whale shark

5-30 m · Needs Open Water

Peak Apr-May

High odds
Live experience

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Open Atlas Diving
Sighting reliability and peak windows are researched estimates from the Atlas encounter database — not a guarantee. Wildlife moves with temperature and prey. Confirm current conditions with a local operator before booking.