On the Sea of Cortez side of Baja California, Cabo Pulmo National Park protects a recovering reef system where resident bull sharks patrol without the baited spectacle of Caribbean aggregations. Unbaited encounters reward patient divers willing to explore the park's deeper reef edges and drop-offs. Late winter through spring, especially February and March, brings the clearest water and the most reliable bull shark sightings.
On the Sea of Cortez side of Baja California, Cabo Pulmo National Park protects a recovering reef system where resident bull sharks patrol without the baited spectacle of Caribbean aggregations. Unbaited encounters reward patient divers willing to explore the park's deeper reef edges and drop-offs. Late winter through spring, especially February and March, brings the clearest water and the most reliable bull shark sightings.
Up to 92% sighting chance in Cabo Pulmo (Mexico). Best months: February, March, April.
No. Encounters are natural and unbaited, relying on resident sharks patrolling the UNESCO-listed reef edges and drop-offs rather than staged feeding.
Bulls are present year-round, but February through April offers the best visibility and most consistent sightings before summer thermoclines reduce clarity.
No cages are used. Divers explore the national park on standard scuba profiles, often at 18 to 30 metres along reef walls where bulls patrol naturally.
Advanced Open Water is recommended for deeper reef edges. Currents are usually mild inside the park, though offshore thermoclines in summer can drop visibility sharply below 20 metres.
Two-tank park dives with local operators typically run 2,800 to 4,200 MXN per person (2026 prices). Most boats depart from Cabo Pulmo village, roughly two hours by road from La Paz or San Jose del Cabo.
