Sal Island: Private Tour Shark Bay Experience from Santa Maria
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
A native and professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and after an informative transfer trip of approximately 30 minutes, you will reach the eastern part of the island, on the beach with the natural nursery rife with lemon sharks, which is a light brown, sand-coloured shark,in its natural environment. These sharks pose no threat to humans. To enter the water you should wear water shoes or crocs for walking on rocky surfaces.
The Lemon Shark is medium to large in size and its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris.
After spending 40 minutes learning all about sharks, you will be taken back to your lodge or hotel where you were caught. Water shoes suitable for the surface area included for your safety and convenience.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
All inclusive package at no extra cost!
Don't forget to bring: GoPro/Camera, Swimsuit and Towel
Water shoes suitable for the surface of the site included for your safety.
The tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility
Baby car seats are available on request, and free of charge
What To Expect
Visit the east part of the island on the beach with a natural lemon shark rookery, which is a light-brown colored shark, or sand-colored when in its natural environment. Choose to stay on the beach and watch the sharks with binoculars or get in the water and watch them from up close. The lemon shark is medium to large shark and is not a threat to people, but can be a danger to other ocean animals. Its scientific name is Negaprion Brevirostris. The average length of a lemon shark is about 2.5 to 3 meters. Some of the largest lemon sharks measured about 3.4 meters. These sharks grow about 0.50 centimeters per year. After spending 40 minutes with sharks swimming around you and learning about the sharks you will be taken back to your lodge or hotel where you were picked up.
Options
For groups up to 20 people
For groups up to 20 people Pickup included
For groups up to 8 people
For groups up to 8 people Pickup included
For groups up to 12 people
For groups up to 12 people Pickup included
For groups up to 4 people
For groups up to 4 people Pickup included
For groups up to 2 people
For groups up to 2 people Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Traslado de ida e volta do hotel
Cadeira de criança de 0 a 3 anos (sob pedido)
Seguro de responsabilidade civil
Guia
Sapatos de água e todo o equipamento incluído para sua segurança e para tornar a viagem mais fácil.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great little trip to see...
Graham S,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great little trip to see the sharks. You probably could just get a taxi there and pick up a guide for the paddling.
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