Diving with Angel Sharks
Beautiful, Unique, Flat Bodied Sharks
More reminiscent of rays than of the typical torpedo shaped shark, the angel sharks are a group of 23 different bottom dwelling, flattened shark species that live in temperate to tropical waters. All of them are great at camouflage and can be difficult to spot. Consider yourself lucky if you ever get to scuba dive with one of them as many are critically endangered. The Pacific angel shark is commonly sighted amongst the kelp forests of Southern California, whereas another species congregates in large numbers off of the Canary Islands, making this one of the best region in the world to encounter them.
Whether you dive amongst them in the Pacific or Atlantic be sure to bring your camera as these animals are easy to get up close to. They are either ambush predators or suction eaters meaning that either way, they spend many hours a day just lying on the ocean floor. In fact, they are one of the most non-aggressive, docile species there is. If you wish to add these beautiful, unique animals to your list of shark encounters, explore the map below to see the best places around the world to dive with angel sharks.
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★★★★★ Montaña Amarilla
Montaña Amarilla Bay is a magical place surrounded by the walls of a volcano. Breathtaking view on the surface and spectacular underwater scenery make this location a Marine Nature Reserve. It is particularly popular for diving tourism.
★★★★☆ El Peñon (Wreck)
El Peñon is one of the best wreck dives in Tenerife. This wreck is perfect for the wreck diver specialty, but also for fun dives. Sea conditions are great for most of the year.
★★★★☆ La Lagunita
To the northeast side of Isla de Lobos, you encounter a huge volcanic platform; from 18-20m it descends towards the sand reaching 26-28 m and creates a wall in the S/N direction. Near the middle of the ridge, there is a canyon through which you can enter the platform and climb up through a hole above it.
★★★★★ Bajón del Río
Three huge mushroom-shaped volcanic rocks, formed after thousands of years of waves and currents, rise from the sandy bottom at about 15m deep creating a unique landscape. The games of light between the sand and the overhangs, cracks and lava rocks, as well as the abundance of life, create a magical atmosphere
★★★★☆ Izu Oceanic Park
Izu Oceanic Park is the most popular dive site in Higashi-Izu. The facilities are good and there is a pool. In the summer, the area is crowded with beachgoers and ordinary people who use the pool.
★★★★★ Koh Bida Nok
This is one our favourite dive sites since it has the widest range of wildlife. The reef gently slopes down from the island apart from the wall at the south west which drops 22-26 meters.