Can you snorkel with hammerhead sharks?
Certain dive shops offer expeditions to dive with hammerheads, who swim by the islands every February. Massive sharks arrive by the dozens, and although these fish are usually shy and apprehensive, many individuals in the area are content around divers.
Do hammerhead sharks swim deep?
Great hammerhead sharks have been found at depths of 984 feet (300 m) but typically stay in coastal waters up to 262 feet (80 m) deep.
Has anyone been attacked by a hammerhead shark?
According to the International Shark Attack File, which is the world’s only scientifically documented database of all known shark attacks, there have been 16 incidents between humans and hammerhead sharks since 1900. And of those, there have been 0 deaths.
What is the largest island in the Azores triangle?
Pico is the largest Island in the Azores Triangle Pico Island (Ilha do Pico, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈiʎɐ du ˈpiku]), is an island in the Central Group of the Portuguese Azores noted for its eponymous volcano, Ponta do Pico, which is the highest mountain in Portugal, the Azores, and the highest elevation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Where is the Pico Island in the Azores?
Pico is a truly beautiful island in the central group of the Azores called the triangle. From the top of the Pico volcano (2,351 m) you have an outstanding view and you can look out over Faial and São Jorge Islands.
Can you swim with Sharks on Pico Island?
For divers, Pico Island offers one of the best diving opportunities –swimming with sharks.
Can you dive Princess Alice in the Azores?
The more adventurous can venture offshore to dive Princess Alice with the mobulas or in blue water with the magnificent Blue shark and Mako sharks. We are an authorised PADI Dive Resort (No. 799438) and an SSI Dive Centre (No. 735181). The CW Azores base is thoroughly equipped to ensure our guests the best safety standards.