Lemon Shark Experience from Sal
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Living in the coastal subtropical waters around Sal, lemon sharks are one of the easiest sharks to spot in their natural habitat. You'll venture out to Shark Bay with a marine biologist to interact and learn about these fascinating creatures on this half-day trip.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour includes walking on rocky ground
Bring a towel
Bring suitable footwear
Our office opening hours are Monday - Friday from 9h - 17.15h, Saturday and Sundays closed.
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shark Bay
After pick-up from your hotel, you'll drive to Shark Bay over on the east coast of Sal where your lemon shark experience will begin. You'll wade out into the water with a marine biologist, who will guide you step by step and teach you all about this incredible species. Spot their yellow-tinted skin – ideal for camouflage in the sandy shores – and watch them as they go about their business, twisting and turning, and looking for fish just a few feet away. You'll see their fins cutting through the surface of the water and get to know these sharks closer than you could imagine.
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Lemon Shark Experience from Sal
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Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing and Must Do experience!
E4522OFjillw,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was about 3.5 hours in total, We visited a quiet spot on the island where the Lemon Sharks babies swim in the shallow waters. It was amazing to have the sharks swimming around your feet and legs . There would brush against your legs occasionally as they swan past which made your jump. Lin, a marine biologist accompanied the trip and she made the whole experience so interesting and meaningful. The terrain was of volcanic rock so water shoes were a must. They can be hired for EUR 3 at the water front and were very sturdy.
Do this when in Sal
Karin G,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide, amazing experience and smooth transportation. Suitable for all ages. We brought our kids aged 5 & 8 as well as grandparents. Recommend because of their respect for the sharks and not feeding them as other groups did.
No excursions
Frank R,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Transportation never appeared. ........................................................
Respectful handling, highly recommended
Denise T,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with Angelica, a marine biologist who gave a lot of information about the island, the underwater world and the sharks. They do not feed the sharks and treat the sharks with respect. Even without feeding, the sharks swim around you. Unbelievable to see these amazing animals so close. My 10-year-old son also loved it. Part of the ticket price will also go to the Biodeversity project, which works to protect sea turtles in Sal. I highly recommend it.
Great trip
Lily S,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carla was a great guide with loads of facrs, respectful of nature and very kind. We saw loads of baby and teenage lemon sharks, too many to count! And the guide didn’t even bribe them with food which made it even more special. Tour lasted 2 hours, just over 1 hour round trip and 45 minutes at shark bay.
Shark Bay - Sal, recommended!!!
Voyage61800887668,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience!! The guidance was top notch, professional and passionate in everything they do & tell. Definitely recommended!!
Fat trip to the shark “children’s garden”
880anjak,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The driver drove nice and the guide showed a lot, we think it was a really nice trip, and we will take our young people with next time
Great tour !!
hansgeorgf520,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On 14.11.2025 we were on the lemon shark experience tour. It was a great tour with Marlene. Marlene gave us a lot of information during the bus ride about the lemon sharks. She also gave us interesting information about the Caretta turtles as well as about other marine life and nature. We can only recommend this tour with Marlene. Marlene is a very nice, personable and competent marine biologist. Ute, Hans and Jacqueline
Disheartening numbers in comparison
James A,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Chelsea took us on a short excursion to see the lemon sharks, sadly due to her beliefs not wanting to feed the sharks, I totally get her reasoning, our tour had minimal interaction with fewer sharks. While 2 other groups had plentiful numbers swarming. Quite disheartening
Best trip ever, 100%Awesome
martabR9271BA,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fantastic experience, our guides Anjelica and Chelsea were not only very knowledgeable about the sharks but also about the whole island. The commentary en-route to the sharks was informative and interesting. When we arrived, they made sure everyone was safe and comfortable. No question about it, this was the trip that made the holiday, and thanks again to the guides we now love rather than fear sharks. Great job girls
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