Looking for the “Big Five” aboard the Belle Amie

Mantas appeared in numbers on all the dives then the dolphins showed up and finally two whale sharks. The Mantas put on the most graceful of performances to the whistles and clicks from the dolphins.

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Relaxing dives & manta encounters

Some groups also got to see hammerheads alone and in small schools. A few lonely Galapagos sharks were also lurking about, very large individuals. On this trip we have gotten to see dolphins at multiple dive sites. We also have had some good manta encounters so far.

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Schools and piles of sharks!

On the first day we have seen five different species of sharks. Second day at Roca Partida: huge schools of different species of sharks and whitetip reef sharks piled on top of one another…

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Wow! Giant manta, tiger shark, hammerhead

Magical islands – full of surprises. One minute you’re zooming in on a tiny flatfish or hidden lobsters…and then you look up and wow! Giant Manta or a Tiger Shark or Hammerhead!!

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What a day of diving! – Nautilus Liveaboards Blog

What a day at San Benedicto Island!! At about 20 minutes into the dive we spotted a school of about 30 juvenile Hammerheads swimming in perfect formation, best check out dive in the world!

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Nautilus dive guide is still surprised!

As a Nautilus Dive Guide new to Socorro, there are still surprises hidden up the sleeves of these incredible islands. Today, the Nautilus Explorer ventured around the point from Punta Tosca towards Roca O’Niel.

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Divemaster Anthony’s Roca Report

Today was a great day at Roca Partida with loads of Hammerhead sharks and a wonderful Manta encounter. This is a unique, secluded place with much to enjoy, from Cabo Pearce to San Benedicto.

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