Remote Gulf of Mexico offshore bank used as a summer-autumn aggregation area. Best treated as a research-style expedition spot rather than a standard tourism site.

About This Spot

Remote Gulf of Mexico offshore bank used as a summer-autumn aggregation area. Best treated as a research-style expedition spot rather than a standard tourism site.

Best Months to Visit

Peak season: October with 40% chance of sighting Whale Shark.

October: 40%

Practical Information

Location: Ewing Bank
Coordinates: 28.4000°, -91.0000°
Effort: expedition
Accessibility: Hard
Observation mode: watching

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