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Sharks: Galapagos & Sandbar sharks (no cage!)
Best Time to Go: Year-round (mornings = best visibility)
Ideal Nights: 3–5 nights
Why It’s Special: Go cage-free with reputable operators out of Haleiwa. You float calmly while curious sharks circle below. It’s humbling, peaceful, and solo-friendly.
Sharks: Whale sharks (gentle filter-feeders!)
Best Time to Go: June to September
Ideal Nights: 3–4 nights
Why It’s Special: Swim beside the world’s largest fish in warm Caribbean waters. Tours are well-regulated to protect the animals, and you’ll often see manta rays too. Great for first-time shark swimmers.
Sharks: Great white sharks (cage diving)
Best Time to Go: April to September
Ideal Nights: 2–3 nights (base in Hermanus or Cape Town)
Why It’s Special: This is the OG great white cage diving spot. Adrenaline junkies, this is your moment — you’ll be submerged in a secure cage while great whites cruise by just feet away.
Sharks: Nurse sharks, reef sharks, whale sharks
Best Time to Go: November to April
Ideal Nights: 4–7 nights (pairs well with a solo beach escape)
Why It’s Special: Crystal clear water and calm lagoons make for chill shark encounters. No cages needed — just fins, a mask, and respect. Great mix of thrill and tranquility.
Sharks: Reef sharks, tiger sharks, hammerheads
Best Time to Go: November to June (varies by shark type)
Ideal Nights: 3–5 nights
Why It’s Special: One of the top places for up-close shark dives. Cage-free dives with reef sharks are common, and Bimini is famous for hammerheads. Beginner-friendly tours available.
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