

Best for advanced divers, 4-12m, boat entry, moderate current.
Shark Bay at Wolf Island is a drift dive site featuring a reef and wall topography. The site is suitable for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents, surge, and deep water. Divers can expect depths ranging from 4 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures generally range from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius, though thermoclines caused by upwellings can result in temperatures as low as 16 degrees Celsius. Access to this site is by boat only. Night diving is permitted at this location.
1.38845, -91.81570
Shark Bay at Wolf Island is an underwater visitor point well known as being among the best dive sites in Galápagos to see hammerheads and Galápagos sharks.
Access is via boat as it is an underwater visitor point at Wolf Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site has a depth range of 4 to 12 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to hazards including strong currents, surge, and deep water.
Access to this site is by boat only.
The site is classified as a dive site for advanced divers and is not described as a snorkelling location.
Conditions include moderate currents, surge, and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Thermoclines are common, with temperatures varying between 16 and 28 degrees Celsius depending on the season.
Diving at Shark Bay in Galápagos Islands requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shark Bay in Galápagos Islands. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Shark Bay in Galápagos Islands are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Shark Bay in Galápagos Islands. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Shark Bay in Galápagos Islands typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.