Where and when to see walking sharks
Small epaulette sharks that 'walk' across the reef on their fins, mostly at night. Several species are found only in small parts of eastern Indonesia.
This guide documents sightings in 3 Good Dives regions.
Walking sharks sighting calendar
Calendar months, every year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HalmaheraIndonesia | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Raja AmpatIndonesia | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Triton BayIndonesia | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
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.