Sal lemon shark experience
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Sal lemon shark experience

4.6/5
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£26.00
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Language: English, French, Dutch
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Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
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Why you’ll love this…
  • See lemon sharks in their natural habitat
  • Marine biologist guide
  • Get into the water with the sharks
What to expect

Living in the coastal subtropical waters around Sal, lemon sharks are one of the easiest sharks to spot in their natural habitat. You'll venture out to Shark Bay with a marine biologist to interact and learn about these fascinating creatures on this half-day trip.

After pick-up from your hotel, you'll drive to Shark Bay over on the east coast of Sal where your lemon shark experience will begin. You'll wade out into the water with a marine biologist, who will guide you step by step and teach you all about this incredible species.

Spot their yellow-tinted skin – ideal for camouflage in the sandy shores – and watch them as they go about their business, twisting and turning, and looking for fish just a few feet away. You'll see their fins cutting through the surface of the water and get to know these sharks closer than you could imagine.

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What to remember
  • Tour includes walking on rocky ground
  • Water shoes can be rented an additional cost
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
  • Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Some entrance fees and optional extras are payable locally
  • Subject to weather conditions
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.6 /5

Based on 1140 reviews from verified customers

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  • K

    Kate Maynard

    Verified booking

    3.4
    11 January 2026

    Travelled with family

    The experience was not suitable for very young children. The sea and wind was too rough and you had to go too far out for it to be safe for our 4 year old to stand up without being knocked down. It was also very difficult to carry our 1 year old baby safely in the water. We were disappointed nobody warned us of this.

  • R

    Roger

    Verified booking

    4.6
    10 January 2026

    Travelled as a couple

    Professionally run experience, prompt pick up from resort, excellent host/guide.

  • J

    James

    Verified booking

    5
    9 January 2026

    Travelled with family

    Angelique was very passionate about her field and answered many other questions on the journey. The experience was better and more natural than expected, Angelique was very clear on the area, the sharks and what can be done to support them going forward. If you are looking at tours make sure you don't book a tour that encourages feeding and touching, it is just not needed as the water is so clear. The cost is very fair and supports conservation. Also safe to leave bags on the bus.

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    Sue

    Verified booking

    5
    9 January 2026

    Francis was very informative. Open to questions and very engaging.

  • K

    Kerry

    Verified booking

    4.6
    8 January 2026

    Travelled as a couple

    Would be helpful to be told you need crocs with decent soles to enter the water rather than standard water shoes. Very rocky and slippery to walk in sea. Great experience though.

  • V

    Val and David

    Verified booking

    5
    6 January 2026

    Travelled as a couple

    Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us all about the lemon sharks. We enjoyed every minute of our trip, albeit was rocky underfoot so had to be very careful. It was fascinating to see the sharks swimming amongst us. Nothing not to like about our trip and 10/10 for our guide

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