Where and when to see oceanic whitetip sharks
Bold open-ocean sharks with broad, white-tipped fins, now critically endangered. Divers meet them in blue water at a few offshore spots during short seasons.
This guide documents sightings in 2 Good Dives regions. The most regions are in peak season in April–May, July–October.
Oceanic whitetip sharks sighting calendar
Calendar months, every year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Red SeaEgypt | ● | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | ● | ||||||
| Bahamas (Tiger Beach & Bimini)Bahamas | ● | Peak | Peak | ● | ● |
Peak = best odds · ● = regularly seen · blank = unlikely.
Calendars describe animal presence, not weather or site access; check each region’s dive season. For grouped animals, a marked month may apply to only one member of the group. Sightings vary by site and dive.