Wildlife· Bahía de los Ángeles· Mexico
Bahía de los Ángeles Whale Sharks
28° 57.9′ N · 113° 32.1′ W · approximate
Every summer 20-30 juvenile whale sharks feed in the bay — often five or more cruising past anchored boats at once, which earns the town its title 'House of the Whale Shark'.
Practical
Coordinate is approximate, in the bay off the village where cruisers report sightings. Official swim season runs June 1 to December 15, but swimming opens only once at least five sharks are present. Observation rules (CONANP, 2025): one boat per shark, at least 5 m from the shark, never block its path, 30-minute maximum, waiting boats 50 m off; all on board must carry the Pasaporte por la Conservación. Swim with authorised local guides. Under way, keep a lookout and slow down in the bay.
Best for
Swimming with whale sharks the right way
Season
Jun 1–Dec 15 (swimming only when ≥5 sharks present)
Nearby
- Campo Archelon Café0.7 NM away
- Bahía de los Ángeles Village Anchorage1 NM away
- Westies (Bahía de los Ángeles)1.2 NM away
- Alejandrina's Restaurant (Bahía de los Ángeles)1.3 NM away
- Bahía de los Ángeles Pemex (Fuel by Jerry Can)1.4 NM away
- Bahía de los Ángeles Village1.5 NM away
- Las Hamacas (Bahía de los Ángeles)1.5 NM away
- Bahía de los Ángeles Launch Ramp and Pier1.6 NM away
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