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Between mid-November and the end of February, female Bull Sharks, many of them pregnant, arrive to the reefs in front of Playa del Carmen. These sharks return close to the shoreline to give birth in the fresh water systems along the coast of the Riviera Maya, where the young sharks can grow up free from predators before they return to the ocean. Their annual presence gives us the opportunity to take you on an astonishing dive to meet up close with these majestic ladies. All you need to do is join us and enjoy this once in a lifetime experience!
Dive Mike has been diving with, and attracting Bull Sharks since 2008. There are several good reasons why we attract Bull Sharks during scuba dives. One of them of course is to bring these amazing animals up close and turn fear into fascination, showing how peaceful and gentle the interaction with them actually is. Another very important reason, in the name of marine conservation, is to prove that these sharks are more valuable to us alive than dead. Overfishing is the main cause of the declining shark population, and Bull Sharks, like other shark species, are subject to overfishing in Mexico, as shark fishing here is traditional and legal. Thanks to today's shark protection efforts, shark-eco-tourism has become an important economic activity to our local community, promoting the sustainable use of marine resources, where sharks are of great importance to keep the marine ecosystem healthy and balanced. As an active part of the constantly growing Bull Shark community of Playa del Carmen, Dive Mike has contributed to the development of official safety standards and regulations for the local Bull Shark diving activity. The safety of divers and sharks is our principal objective, and we believe that following these safety protocols will safeguard divers and sharks alike.
During the dives we use photography and video as a monitoring tool. With the obtained images we can recognize, document and categorize individual sharks, and over time analyze and better understand their habits and behavior. Since many of these female Bull Sharks return each year, the monitoring process enables us to show that the effort of protecting them is efficient. If you have photos or videos of Bull Sharks taken during a dive in Playa del Carmen and would like to contribute to our Bull Shark ID program, you can share your images with us, sending them to bullshark_id@divemike.com
Since the Bull Sharks who visit us during winter in Playa del Carmen are all females, we got inspired by these majestic ladies, and are proud to have created the only all female shark attractor team in the Riviera Maya. Periodically we organize special ladies Bull Shark dives, where we emphasize the role we feel women should have in this activity, using it as a metaphor to other aspects of life and society. These dives are non exclusive and open to anyone who would like to participate. With our example we aim to open a channel of communication, inspiring and empowering other women to reach their goals as big, difficult or distant as they may seem.
Wild sharks, wild weather, wild experience The greatest dive of my life. Once we were under the water, the experience was truly remarkable. Twelve bull sharks circled as the divers laid on the bottom. It was safe and comfortable. Dive Mike cares about not just your experience, but the well-being of the sharks. This foundation of respect makes the operation one of the greatest I have seen. Chris - Canada more on tripadvisor
The greatest dive of my life. Once we were under the water, the experience was truly remarkable. Twelve bull sharks circled as the divers laid on the bottom. It was safe and comfortable. Dive Mike cares about not just your experience, but the well-being of the sharks. This foundation of respect makes the operation one of the greatest I have seen. Chris - Canada more on tripadvisor
Excellent! One of the best experiences in our life! And everything thanx to Dive Mike and their staff. We decided to do the “Bullshark experience” with them. They opened a group just for the 2 of us. You couldn’t ask for a more personalized experience. We couldn’t ask for more! Thanx for making this possible! Pepo & Laura - Spain more on tripadvisor
One of the best experiences in our life! And everything thanx to Dive Mike and their staff. We decided to do the “Bullshark experience” with them. They opened a group just for the 2 of us. You couldn’t ask for a more personalized experience. We couldn’t ask for more! Thanx for making this possible! Pepo & Laura - Spain more on tripadvisor
Amazing Bull Shark Encounter I was impressed with how the staff really has a passion for sharks and educating people about them. I’ve done shark dives in several other places, and never had a company take the time to explain everything about the sharks and the dive like Dive Mike did. I highly recommend diving with them! Jessica - world traveler more on tripadvisor
I was impressed with how the staff really has a passion for sharks and educating people about them. I’ve done shark dives in several other places, and never had a company take the time to explain everything about the sharks and the dive like Dive Mike did. I highly recommend diving with them! Jessica - world traveler more on tripadvisor
This dive shop is a total class act! They protect the reef and wildlife, and the divers safety is top priority. The bull shark experience was amazing. I’ve dove with the sharks 2 times prior but Dive Mike was by far the best experience. Emmi - Canada more on facebook
They protect the reef and wildlife, and the divers safety is top priority. The bull shark experience was amazing. I’ve dove with the sharks 2 times prior but Dive Mike was by far the best experience. Emmi - Canada more on facebook
