This dive site is renowned globally for its abundance of pelagic fish, including tuna, green eels, dolphin fish, sharks, and it’s considered one of the premier locations for encountering hammerhead sharks. The area features three prominent underwater mounts situated between 52 and 83 feet below the surface. These formations are a magnet for diverse marine life. Visibility is excellent at this location.
El Bajo (Marisla)
World-famous seamounts for hammerheads and other pelagic life.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Green Moray
Marlin
Tuna
Reef Manta Ray
Hammerhead Shark
Wahoo
Amberjack
Mahi-Mahi
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Deep seamounts in the open ocean with potential for strong currents.
Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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