Where and when to see silvertip sharks
Bold reef-edge sharks with brilliant white fin tips, found along deep walls and offshore reefs in the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea.
This guide documents sightings in 2 Good Dives regions.
Silvertip sharks sighting calendar
Calendar months, every year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley ShoalsAustralia | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Sudan Red SeaSudan | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
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.