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Gulf Of Chiriqu, Panama
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Advanced

Advanced Panama site for sharks, rays, and big fish.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a premier location for experienced divers. It's renowned as the best area to encounter hammerhead sharks and bull sharks, alongside an abundance of rays. Divers should be aware that this site caters primarily to those with considerable diving experience. The visibility conditions are optimal, allowing for excellent underwater observation.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkmanta raycoral reefwall dive

Marine Life

hammerhead sharkbull sharkwhitetip reef sharkmanta rayeagle raytunaschooling jackssnapper

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Known for big sharks and potential strong currents, requiring considerable diving experience and comfort with large pelagic animals.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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