Isla Mujeres (whale shark)
A summer aggregation point for hundreds of whale sharks, generally on supervised snorkel rather than scuba.
Depth
3–15 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
20 m
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Weak
Access
Boat
Best time
June-September
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
120 USD / dive
Location
See on the interactive map45 species documented in Isla Mujeres (whale shark)
EndangeredTiburón ballena
Rhincodon typus
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
Data DeficientLangosta espinosa del Caribe
Panulirus argus
Near ThreatenedTiburón toro
Carcharhinus leucas
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Abanico de mar púrpura
Gorgonia ventalina
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Cangrejo azul
Callinectes sapidus
Cangrejo azul terrestre
Cardisoma guanhumi
Cangrejo fantasma atlántico
Ocypode quadrata
Ecosystem
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