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
65 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lack of prior guidance
PrabM,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Half hour experience watching baby sharks in water. We were told shallow waters and no need for swim wear but we got wet all over with the waves!
A Gallant Encounter at Shark Bay – A Total Victory!
VintageMotorbiker,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Never in the field of holiday excursions has so much been enjoyed, by so many, in just three hours! Our journey began with a "leisurely" departure from the hotel—for in Africa, the noble decree of "No Stress" is the supreme law of the land, and rightly so. We were transported to Shark Bay in a most splendid and sturdy van, providing a grand view of the terrain. Our guide, a lady of formidable biological intellect and burning passion, led the sortie with grace. She was quite simply "top-hole"—knowledgeable, cool-headed, and a credit to her craft. Then, the encounter! The lemon sharks rallied about our legs like eager young recruits, while their larger, more seasoned brethren patrolled the deeper blue further out. A magnificent sight to behold in the flesh! One must, however, arm one’s feet with stout water shoes, as the ground is as stony as a desert battlefield. This three-hour endeavour was a triumph of the spirit. I recommend it with all my heart. Onwards to adventure!
Recommended
Butzifuenferl,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well organized tour with professionally trained guide. When adult sharks are there, the little ones are not there and vice versa. Bathing shoes and swimwear are advantageous, it may be that you stand up to your hips in the water.
A truly shark encounter
crunchie3,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unbelievable experience wading out into the ocean up to your waist having lemon sharks up to 4 feet long swimming up and around you, with no fear of them biting you. A surreal experience well worth the cost of the trip.
Great experience and we learnt a lot
Tessi R,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Doing the trip with knowledgable Carla was perfect. We wanted to go with someone protective of the nature and wildlife and with this tour you get that. We saw lots of sharks in all different sizes and learnt a lot. Thank you !
Brilliant Shark Experience
573jaynei,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. The Guide Melvin was very knowledgeable and passionate about his work and conservation of sharks and turtles and Cape Verde as a whole. Would definitely recommend a visit. We were lucky to see lots of juvenile sharks and adults sharks in the distance.
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.
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