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25. 1. 2024
SHARK DIVE
Face to face with Caribbean reef sharks
For divers who want to push a little further, the shark dive is one of the more memorable things you can do in the water on Roatán. We arrange the reservation, gear and transport; the dive itself runs through Waihuka Dive Center in Coxen Hole, operated by Sergio, who’s been running this site for years and knows the local sharks about as well as anyone can.
You’ll meet Sergio for a briefing before the dive, at the site known as Carra Carra — “face to face” — where he’ll walk you through what to expect, how the sharks typically behave, and how the dive is structured.
About the dive site
Carra Carra is about a 15-minute boat ride from Coxen Hole, roughly a kilometer south of the airport. The reef sits at around 70 feet, with a sandy area that makes for good, stable shark viewing, plus soft and hard corals and larger fish like horse-eye jacks, groupers and moray eels along the way.
What to expect
Once you’re down on the mooring line, the group settles on a sheltered sandy patch to observe the sharks — typically calm, easygoing animals once you’re acquainted. If conditions allow, your guide may move the group into closer contact, where you can expect to see somewhere between 10 and 15 reef sharks.
Toward the end of the dive, the sharks are fed, and divers are kept at a safe distance throughout — Sergio covers exact positioning in the briefing. Occasionally a shark tooth turns up in the sand afterward, which makes for a good souvenir if you’re lucky.
The dive runs about 30 minutes, given the bottom time required at 70 feet. Because of the currents and larger waves that are common at this site, it’s for experienced divers only — you’ll want to be comfortable with your setup and entries/exits before booking.
Take it home with you
An in-house videographer films the group during the dive, and you can purchase the footage afterward. Just note: GoPros aren’t permitted on this dive for safety reasons, no exceptions.
Ready to get closer to the reef's top predators?
