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Swim With Sharks

Best Spots to Swim with Sharks

 By Jennifer Plum

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The thought of swimming with sharks evokes both fear and fascination in many people. Diving with the sea creatures can create the adrenaline rush craved by thrill seekers worldwide. Around the globe, hundreds of locations cater to adventurous travelers, whether interested beginners or master divers, looking for a personal encounter with sharks. These locations are special not only for the wide array of sharks showcased naturally in their waters (ranging from smaller nurse sharks to great whites), but also for the stunning scenery both underwater and on land. The best way to dive into a shark experience is from a live-aboard ship, which offers opportunities for numerous dives a day and access to remote dive sites.

For anyone interested in a shark dive - in an aquarium, a cage or the wide-open sea - we offer these great spots in exotic and beautiful locations to explore the world of sharks.


Top Picks
10.Cocos Island, Costa Rica

9.Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

8.Papua New Guinea

7.The Maldives

6.Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

   5.Neptune Islands, South Australia

4.Surin Islands, Thailand

3.Dyer Island (Shark Alley), South Africa

2.San Diego, California

1.Singapore Underwater World, Singapore

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