Hammerhead Sharks

Tony Gibson · Post by **Tony Gibson** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:51 pm

I have read that Tobago is a great site to see Hammerhead Sharks.
Could someone advise, are these seasonal visiters, if so, who is the best person to take you out and when.

Lina Mallon · Post by **Lina Mallon** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:06 pm

We met a shark on Buccoo Reef, it wasn't a hammerhead but it was still a shark and it was very exciting.
I think it was either a nurse shark or a reef shark.

Lisa Keith · Post by **Lisa Keith** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:41 pm

Hi Tony,

Sisters probably offers the best chance of seeing Hammerheads. I believe they're migratory and the best chance is from Jan to May.... but I know there have been sightings at other times in the year too!

There are several dive centres on the island that will take you to Sisters. Normally the Sisters dives are a two dive trip and incur an extra charge as they're further out than the regular dive sites.

With best regards
Lisa.

Grant Mchattie · Post by **Grant Mchattie** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 5:00 pm

Tony,

I would agree with Lisa. I was lucky enough to see hammerheads at Sisters in October 2005. There were 2 and they didn't hang around.

Grant

Kevin Hampson · Post by **Kevin Hampson** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:48 am

Hi Tony,
as pointed out previously Jan to May at the Sisters is the best bet for seeing hammerheads on a regular basis. If drop an email to Stuart at Caribstu. He has a lot of info on them and will be able to set up a hammerhead dive for you.

Kevin

Simon S · Post by **Simon S** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:43 pm

I'm heading over to Speyside in 3 weeks and really hoping for Hammerheads at Sisters - any 'real' sharks in fact!

Aaaahhhh, I'll soon be diving, drinking rum punch and eating roti - not all at the same time.

Lisa Keith · Post by **Lisa Keith** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:46 pm

And don't forget my tea-bags!!!!

L.

Simon S · Post by **Simon S** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:19 pm

Never fear, I won't forget. You need to email me with any other stuff you think you need!