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UNESCO site 500 km off Costa Rica. Walls of scalloped hammerheads gather at seamounts like Bajo Alcyone during the rainy season. Liveaboard only, 36-hour crossing.

Hammerhead Shark in Cocos Island (Costa Rica)

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About This Spot

UNESCO site 500 km off Costa Rica. Walls of scalloped hammerheads gather at seamounts like Bajo Alcyone during the rainy season. Liveaboard only, 36-hour crossing.

Best Months to Visit

See Hammerhead Shark in Cocos Island (Costa Rica). Best months: July, August, September (up to 90% sighting chance). Diving. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

  • July: 90%
  • August: 90%
  • September: 90%
  • June: 85%
  • October: 85%
  • November: 85%
  • December: 75%

Practical Information

  • Location: Cocos Island (Costa Rica)
  • Coordinates: 5.5300, -87.0600
  • Effort: expedition
  • Accessibility: Hard
  • Observation mode: Diving

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