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Sal lemon shark experience

4.6/5
6651 reviews

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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4.6/5

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This experience excels with knowledgeable, passionate guides and marine biologists who ensure safety and respect for lemon sharks, offering an unforgettable encounter. While rocky terrain may pose challenges, positive feedback highlights the unique, educational, and ethical nature of the tour. Some minor critiques include unclear pick-up times and rocky paths. Overall, it’s a highly recommended, ethical wildlife experience.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Sal
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Language:English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Guided tour
Instant confirmation
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • See lemon sharks in their natural habitat
  • Marine biologist guide
  • Get into the water with the sharks

Important to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI CAPE VERDE


What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Based on 6651 reviews


Review categories

Safety

5/5

Service

3.8/5

Staff

4.2/5

Value for money

4.2/5


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  • R

    Ruth

    Travelled with family


    23 August 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Patrick was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and gave so much helpful information

  • M

    MrsB

    Travelled with family


    22 August 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She was very passionate about the sharks and reassured any people in the group who felt a little unsure. We had our beach shoes which saved us €3 per person to hire a pair of crocs. Definitely would recommend wearing swim wear as the sea is choppy and you'll probably get wet clothes especially your shorts. This was a memorable experience, the trip with travel lasted 2 hours

  • A

    Andrea

    Travelled with family


    22 August 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Chelsea our guide was fabulous and knowledgeable, it was a great experience. We saw loads of Lemon sharks of various ages and sizes. You really need to wear crocs or water shoes as when walking out in the sea it's over rocky areas. You can hire crocs €3 if needed. You walk out to mid thigh depth so wear swimming attire and take a towel. You can safely leave all bags, towels etc on the coach while you enjoy the experience. Highly recommended. Thank you Chelsea

  • W

    Wendy/jenson

    Travelled with family


    22 August 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    Seeing the sharks in there natural environment, you advertised it as 2- 4 hours but you only spend 40 minutes actually in with the sharks the rest of the time is travelling

  • M

    MUKESH

    Travelled with family


    21 August 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Its a shame that it's so commercial but our guide was very specific on what we could do and not do.

  • S

    SaraT

    Travelled with family


    20 August 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The guides were knowledgeable and entertaining getting us all involved. The feel of the sharks against your legs was amazing.