The Galapagos Islands are home to many species of shark, including the largest shark, the whale shark. Whale sharks are ...

A lifeguard patrols Big Beach in Makena looking for signs of sharks Thursday afternoon. • The Maui News / CHRIS SUGIDONO photo MAKENA — A 7-foot Galapagos shark “aggressively” snatched a ...

Most of the catch was sharks. About 20 crew members face up to three years in prison if found guilty of trafficking protected species. Walter Bustos, director of the Galapagos National Park ...

Late in the afternoon on Oct. 3, a couple were spearfishing about 100 yards from shore on the north end of Big Beach, when an “aggressive” 8- to 10-foot Galapagos shark approached the divers ...

You could hang with motionless marine iguanas on lava rocks or paddle alongside white-tipped reef sharks—it’s your call. Focusing the trip on up-close-and-personal interactions, rather than ...

By Mark Murphy Socorro, January 2025 with Oyster Diving Picture this: giant manta rays gliding effortlessly, playful dolphins pirouetting around you, and a majestic whale shark stealing the spotlight.

Dive sites that are popular with experienced divers include Wolf Island's Shark Point (which can only be reached during a multiday cruise from operators like Galapagos Diving Cruises and ...