Where and when to see silky sharks
Sleek, curious oceanic sharks that gather around offshore islands, seamounts and sometimes boats in large numbers. They are mostly a blue-water encounter at remote, current-swept sites.
This guide documents sightings in 4 Good Dives regions.
Silky sharks sighting calendar
Calendar months, every year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocos IslandCosta Rica | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Jardines de la ReinaCuba | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| MalpeloColombia | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Socorro (Revillagigedo)Mexico | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
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.