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It is a fast and energetic predator, often seen leaping out of the water. Blacktip sharks can be found in warm coastal waters around the world.","Carnivore","Diurnal","Schooling",[30,31],"coastal","reef",[33,34],"Coastal zone","Coral reef",[36,66,86,104,124,142,160,179,198,218,236,253,270,287,305,324,342,360,378,396,413],{"id":37,"slug":38,"name":39,"description":40,"countryCode":41,"countryName":42,"isTop":43,"bestMonths":44},13,"aliwal-shoal","Aliwal Shoal","Aliwal Shoal is a world-renowned fossilized sandstone reef off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity and dramatic underwater topography. As a Marine Protected Area, it's famous for its seasonal aggregations of ragged-tooth sharks (sand tigers), year-round blacktip sharks, and seasonal encounters with tiger and bull sharks, alongside vibrant reef life and two historical shipwrecks. Diving here offers thrilling experiences, from calm reef explorations to dynamic shark encounters, often involving exhilarating surf launches.","south-africa","South Africa",true,[45,47,48,50,52,54,56,58,60,62,63,65],{"month":23,"probability":46},2,{"month":46,"probability":46},{"month":49,"probability":46},3,{"month":51,"probability":46},4,{"month":53,"probability":46},5,{"month":55,"probability":46},6,{"month":57,"probability":46},7,{"month":59,"probability":46},8,{"month":61,"probability":46},9,{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":46},11,{"month":18,"probability":46},{"id":67,"slug":68,"name":69,"description":70,"countryCode":71,"countryName":72,"isTop":43,"bestMonths":73},18,"andros-barrier-reef","Andros Barrier Reef","The Andros Barrier Reef, the third-largest barrier reef in the world, offers unparalleled diving experiences with its dramatic drop-off into the Tongue of the Ocean and numerous blue holes. Divers can explore vibrant coral gardens, encounter diverse marine life including reef sharks and eagle rays, and enjoy consistently excellent visibility. This untouched paradise provides a unique blend of shallow reef exploration and thrilling wall dives, often without the crowds found at other major reef systems.","bahamas","Bahamas",[74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85],{"month":23,"probability":46},{"month":46,"probability":46},{"month":49,"probability":46},{"month":51,"probability":46},{"month":53,"probability":46},{"month":55,"probability":46},{"month":57,"probability":46},{"month":59,"probability":46},{"month":61,"probability":46},{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":46},{"month":18,"probability":46},{"id":87,"slug":88,"name":89,"description":90,"countryCode":71,"countryName":72,"isTop":43,"bestMonths":91},19,"bimini-bahamas","Bimini","Bimini, the westernmost district of the Bahamas, is renowned for its position along the Gulf Stream, providing nutrient-rich waters that ensure crystal-clear visibility year-round and attract diverse marine life. It is globally celebrated for thrilling shark encounters, notably the annual congregation of great hammerheads, and offers a variety of dive sites including vibrant coral reefs, dramatic walls, historic shipwrecks like the SS Sapona, and the enigmatic Bimini Road. Accessible for all dive levels, Bimini promises unforgettable underwater adventures from shallow reef explorations to deep drift dives.",[92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103],{"month":23,"probability":46},{"month":46,"probability":46},{"month":49,"probability":46},{"month":51,"probability":46},{"month":53,"probability":46},{"month":55,"probability":46},{"month":57,"probability":46},{"month":59,"probability":46},{"month":61,"probability":46},{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":46},{"month":18,"probability":46},{"id":53,"slug":105,"name":106,"description":107,"countryCode":108,"countryName":109,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":111},"cozumel","Cozumel","Cozumel is world-renowned for its spectacular drift diving along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, offering breathtaking visibility and towering coral pinnacles. Divers flock here for majestic swim-throughs, dramatic walls, and seasonal encounters with spotted eagle rays. Safety Note: The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, which can occasionally cause dive cancellations due to storms or reduced visibility.","mexico","Mexico",false,[112,113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122,123],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":125,"slug":126,"name":127,"description":128,"countryCode":71,"countryName":72,"isTop":43,"bestMonths":129},17,"exuma-cays","Exuma Cays","The Exuma Cays offer unparalleled diving with crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, dramatic walls, and unique blue holes. Home to the protected Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, divers can encounter abundant marine life, including various shark species, sea turtles, and majestic eagle rays. The diverse topography provides thrilling experiences for all skill levels, from shallow, thriving reefs to exhilarating drift dives in deeper waters.",[130,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":46},{"month":51,"probability":46},{"month":53,"probability":46},{"month":55,"probability":46},{"month":57,"probability":46},{"month":59,"probability":46},{"month":61,"probability":46},{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":143,"slug":144,"name":145,"description":146,"countryCode":41,"countryName":42,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":147},16,"false-bay","False Bay","False Bay is a dynamic marine environment in South Africa, renowned for its dramatic seasonal shifts and exceptional biodiversity. Positioned at the confluence of cold Atlantic and warmer Indian Ocean currents, it hosts an incredible array of marine life, from diverse shark species and whales to dolphins, seals, and vibrant kelp forests. While summer experiences stronger winds and reduced visibility, the winter and spring months generally offer calmer seas and crystal-clear waters, making it a prime destination for unforgettable underwater exploration.",[148,149,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157,158,159],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":49,"slug":161,"name":162,"description":163,"countryCode":164,"countryName":165,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":166},"fuvahmulah","Fuvahmulah","Fuvahmulah stands out as a unique single-island atoll in the deep Indian Ocean, lacking a surrounding lagoon and rising steeply from the ocean floor. This distinctive geography funnels nutrient-rich currents, making it a world-class destination renowned for year-round encounters with large pelagic species. It is particularly famous as a global hotspot for sharks, offering reliable sightings of tiger sharks, thresher sharks, hammerheads, and oceanic manta rays.","maldives","Maldives",[167,168,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,176,177,178],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":59,"slug":180,"name":181,"description":182,"countryCode":183,"countryName":184,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":185},"galapagos-islands","Galapagos Islands","Diving in the Galápagos Islands offers an unparalleled encounter with unique marine biodiversity, driven by the confluence of powerful ocean currents like the Humboldt, Cromwell, and Panama currents. This nutrient-rich environment attracts an extraordinary array of marine life, including massive schools of hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, playful sea lions, and the iconic marine iguanas. While conditions can be challenging with strong currents and variable visibility, the rewards of witnessing such diverse and endemic species in their natural habitat make it a world-class diving destination.","ecuador","Ecuador",[186,187,188,189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":199,"slug":200,"name":201,"description":202,"countryCode":203,"countryName":204,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":205},44,"glovers-reef","Glovers Reef","Glovers Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and marine reserve, is one of the Caribbean's most pristine atolls, offering exceptional wall dives, vibrant patch reefs, and abundant marine life. Its remote location ensures less crowded sites with crystal-clear waters, making it a sanctuary for divers seeking diverse ecosystems and encounters with creatures like rays, sharks, turtles, and the endangered Nassau grouper.","belize","Belize",[206,207,208,209,210,211,212,213,214,215,216,217],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":46},{"month":53,"probability":46},{"month":55,"probability":46},{"month":57,"probability":46},{"month":59,"probability":46},{"month":61,"probability":46},{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":219,"slug":220,"name":221,"description":222,"countryCode":183,"countryName":184,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":223},31,"gordon-rocks","Gordon Rocks","Gordon Rocks, located off Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos, is renowned as one of the world's premier dive sites for encountering massive schools of hammerhead sharks. Known as 'The Washing Machine' due to its strong and unpredictable currents, this site is strictly recommended for intermediate to advanced divers with at least 25 logged dives. Its unique eroded volcanic topography creates nutrient-rich upwellings, attracting an incredible diversity of large pelagic species.",[224,225,226,227,228,229,230,231,232,233,234,235],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":57,"slug":237,"name":238,"description":239,"countryCode":203,"countryName":204,"isTop":43,"bestMonths":240},"great-blue-hole","Great Blue Hole","The Great Blue Hole is a world-renowned marine sinkhole located off the coast of Belize, famous for its perfectly circular shape and impressive geological formations. Plunging to a depth of over 120 meters, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers a unique diving experience with massive stalactites and stalagmites formed during ancient ice ages. Made famous by Jacques Cousteau, it's a geological marvel that attracts divers seeking an otherworldly underwater adventure.",[241,242,243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250,251,252],{"month":23,"probability":46},{"month":46,"probability":46},{"month":49,"probability":46},{"month":51,"probability":46},{"month":53,"probability":46},{"month":55,"probability":46},{"month":57,"probability":46},{"month":59,"probability":46},{"month":61,"probability":46},{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":46},{"month":18,"probability":46},{"id":23,"slug":254,"name":255,"description":256,"countryCode":108,"countryName":109,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":257},"isla-mujeres","Isla Mujeres","Isla Mujeres is one of the most iconic dive destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, known for its warm waters, vibrant reefs and seasonal whale shark encounters. Beneath the surface, divers are welcomed by a calm and colorful underwater world filled with tropical fish, coral formations and unique underwater sculptures that create relaxed and visually stunning dives.\n\u003Cbr \u002F>\nBeyond its marine landscapes, Isla Mujeres stands out for its accessible diving conditions and laid-back Caribbean atmosphere, making it an excellent destination for both experienced divers and those looking for comfortable dives with great visibility. During the right season, swimming alongside the largest fish in the ocean becomes an unforgettable experience.",[258,259,260,261,262,263,264,265,266,267,268,269],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":21,"slug":271,"name":272,"description":273,"countryCode":183,"countryName":184,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":274},"kicker-rock","Kicker Rock","Kicker Rock, or León Dormido, is an iconic volcanic formation in the Galápagos Islands renowned as a world-class dive site. Its unique underwater channel, formed by eroded volcanic tuff, attracts an incredible diversity of marine life, including schools of hammerhead sharks, Galápagos sharks, rays, sea lions, and turtles. Diving here offers thrilling encounters with large pelagics, though strong currents, especially during the cool season, make it best suited for intermediate to advanced divers.",[275,276,277,278,279,280,281,282,283,284,285,286],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":288,"slug":289,"name":290,"description":291,"countryCode":203,"countryName":204,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":292},46,"lighthouse-reef-atoll","Lighthouse Reef Atoll","Lighthouse Reef Atoll, home to the iconic Great Blue Hole, is Belize's easternmost and arguably most pristine offshore atoll, offering some of the Caribbean's best diving. Its remote location ensures exceptional water clarity and a vibrant ecosystem with dramatic wall dives, healthy coral formations, and abundant marine life. Divers can expect encounters with sharks, rays, turtles, and diverse reef fish against a backdrop of stunning underwater topography.",[293,294,295,296,297,298,299,300,301,302,303,304],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":55,"slug":306,"name":307,"description":308,"countryCode":309,"countryName":310,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":311},"ningaloo-reef","Ningaloo reef","Ningaloo Reef is the world's largest fringing reef, easily accessible from the shore and a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its exceptional biodiversity. It is renowned for seasonal aggregations of whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales, offering divers pristine corals and abundant marine life in its crystal-clear waters. Be aware of seasonal cyclone risks from January to March and the potential presence of Irukandji jellyfish, especially during warmer months.","australia","Australia",[312,313,314,315,316,317,318,319,320,321,322,323],{"month":23,"probability":46},{"month":46,"probability":46},{"month":49,"probability":46},{"month":51,"probability":46},{"month":53,"probability":46},{"month":55,"probability":46},{"month":57,"probability":46},{"month":59,"probability":46},{"month":61,"probability":46},{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":46},{"month":18,"probability":46},{"id":325,"slug":326,"name":327,"description":328,"countryCode":41,"countryName":42,"isTop":43,"bestMonths":329},14,"protea-banks","Protea Banks","Protea Banks is a world-renowned offshore reef system in South Africa, famous for its exhilarating shark diving experiences and diverse pelagic encounters. Influenced by the powerful Agulhas Current, it offers challenging drift dives with frequent sightings of various shark species. This deep reef, suitable for advanced divers, is a hub of marine biodiversity.",[330,331,332,333,334,335,336,337,338,339,340,341],{"month":23,"probability":46},{"month":46,"probability":46},{"month":49,"probability":46},{"month":51,"probability":46},{"month":53,"probability":46},{"month":55,"probability":46},{"month":57,"probability":46},{"month":59,"probability":46},{"month":61,"probability":46},{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":46},{"month":18,"probability":46},{"id":343,"slug":344,"name":345,"description":346,"countryCode":183,"countryName":184,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":347},29,"punta-vicente-roca","Punta Vicente Roca","Punta Vicente Roca, located on the northwest coast of Isabela Island, is a unique dive site defined by a dramatic vertical wall and cold-water upwellings from the Cromwell Current. This nutrient-rich environment creates an exceptional marine ecosystem, attracting elusive Mola mola (ocean sunfish) to cleaning stations, along with playful Galapagos penguins and curious sea lions. Divers can also encounter green turtles, schooling fish, and various endemic species within its shallow caves and along its vibrant reef formations.",[348,349,350,351,352,353,354,355,356,357,358,359],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":361,"slug":362,"name":363,"description":364,"countryCode":108,"countryName":109,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":365},43,"revillagigedo-islands","Revillagigedo Islands","The Revillagigedo Archipelago, often called 'Mexico's Little Galapagos', is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its exceptional pelagic encounters. Divers can expect to interact with giant manta rays, numerous shark species, playful dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales. This liveaboard-only destination is best suited for advanced divers due to exposed open-ocean conditions and potentially strong, unpredictable currents, especially outside the main diving season.",[366,367,368,369,370,371,372,373,374,375,376,377],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":379,"slug":380,"name":381,"description":382,"countryCode":108,"countryName":109,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":383},42,"socorro-islands","Socorro Islands","The Socorro Islands, part of Mexico's Revillagigedo Archipelago, are a renowned pelagic paradise in the Pacific Ocean, often called the \"Mexican Galapagos\". This UNESCO World Heritage site offers unparalleled encounters with giant manta rays, numerous shark species, playful dolphins, and seasonal humpback and whale sharks. It attracts advanced divers seeking exhilarating big-animal action in its remote, pristine waters.",[384,385,386,387,388,389,390,391,392,393,394,395],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":18,"slug":397,"name":398,"description":399,"countryCode":71,"countryName":72,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":400},"tiger-beach","Tiger Beach","Tiger Beach, located off the west end of Grand Bahama, is world-renowned for unparalleled, reliable encounters with tiger sharks in shallow, clear waters. Divers can expect close interactions with these majestic predators, along with lemon, Caribbean reef, and occasional great hammerhead sharks, making it a premier destination for shark enthusiasts and underwater photographers alike. The site's sandy bottom and excellent visibility provide an ideal setting for observing a diverse array of marine life in their natural habitat.",[401,402,403,404,405,406,407,408,409,410,411,412],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":23},{"month":53,"probability":23},{"month":55,"probability":23},{"month":57,"probability":23},{"month":59,"probability":23},{"month":61,"probability":23},{"month":17,"probability":23},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},{"id":414,"slug":415,"name":416,"description":417,"countryCode":203,"countryName":204,"isTop":110,"bestMonths":418},45,"turneffe-atoll","Turneffe Atoll","Turneffe Atoll, the largest coral atoll in Belize and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its pristine waters and diverse marine ecosystems. Divers can explore vibrant coral gardens, dramatic drop-offs, and mangrove-lined lagoons teeming with an incredible array of marine life, from reef sharks and eagle rays to sea turtles and the endemic whitespotted toadfish. It offers exceptional diving for all skill levels, featuring over 70 distinct sites including the famous 'The Elbow' known for strong currents and large pelagic encounters.",[419,420,421,422,423,424,425,426,427,428,429,430],{"month":23,"probability":23},{"month":46,"probability":23},{"month":49,"probability":23},{"month":51,"probability":46},{"month":53,"probability":46},{"month":55,"probability":46},{"month":57,"probability":46},{"month":59,"probability":46},{"month":61,"probability":46},{"month":17,"probability":46},{"month":64,"probability":23},{"month":18,"probability":23},null]