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Cara a Cara Shark Dive

  • Diver level:

    Novice

  • Depth max:

    22 m

  • Visibility:

    to 40m
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Reef sharks
Shark dive

Cara Cara in Honduras, which in Spanish means Face to Face, is a site where divers can regularly see sharks in the wild. The dive starts in a stationary position, divers arrange themselves kneeling or standing with their backs to the wall, which means the sharks will never come from behind the divers. The Shark Dive is organized by a team of shark divers who attract sharks by the smell of some fish that the divemaster brings in a bucket. When sharks disperse, divers can explore the surrounding area where they can find old shark teeth on the bottom.

When To Go Diving

The high season runs between March to September. The average water temperature throughout a year varies from 25 to 29C/78-84F.

What to see

Divers can explore beautiful reef of hard and soft corals with about 20 Caribbean reef sharks swimming nearby, as well as some large green morays, snappers, jacks and big groupers.

Reviews about Cara a Cara Shark Dive

Excellent Fun
We went on this dive with several friends. We were dropped to about 75 feet and they set us up in front of a wall (so nothing could come from behind). I felt completely safe. The crew that took us to the dive sight were great to work with. They really knew what they were doing and had everyones safety in mind. Without a cage we were able to take pictures and the crew filmed the dive as well. Be sure you watch your air, it is so fun you might forget and run out.
2015-04-04
Sharks Everywhere!
If you're looking for an opportunity to swim with and photograph Caribbean reef sharks in a very calm and friendly atmosphere then this is the dive for you. Starting with the dive briefing until the hunt for shark teeth the dive guides do an excellent job making the dive fun and safe. I've made this dive twice over the past 3 years and can't wait to do it again. Both times I made this dive we were greeted by more than 15 sharks. The sharks pose for picture and give you a show at the end of the dive when the bucket of fis... Read more
h heads is opened and the feeding frenzy begins. This is a "Must Do" dive when visiting Roata
2015-03-24
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