Stocky reef predators. The shark you want to dive with a guide for.
Bull sharks are stocky, powerful reef predators with the rare ability to tolerate fresh water — they've been recorded hundreds of miles up rivers. On reefs they're ambush hunters; populations are recovering in some regions and declining in others.
Encounter destinations are specific: Beqa (Fiji), Cabo Pulmo (Mexico), Protea Banks (South Africa). Closer to India, certain Maldives atoll sites produce occasional bull-shark sightings. They're not on every reef — plan a trip specifically for them.
They're less predictable than reef sharks — always with a guide, never wear shiny jewellery, never dive at dawn or dusk when they're actively hunting.
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3 destinations across Indian Ocean, Pacific, Caribbean — peak seasons vary by location, so plan your trip around the right destination AND the right month.
Tier 2Bull Sharks here: Jan–Apr, Oct–Dec · 25 sites
Tier 4Coming soonBull Sharks here: May–Oct · 30 sites
Tier 4Coming soonBull Sharks here: Jan–May, Dec · 40 sites
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