Costa Rica
Big Scare
About this Dive Site
Description
Big Scare in the Bat Islands lives up to its name with potential for strong currents and encounters with impressive pelagics. This site is renowned for sightings of bull sharks, giant manta rays, and occasionally whale sharks, alongside schooling jacks and snappers, offering an adrenaline-fueled experience for advanced divers.
Best Time to Dive
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Jan
Dry season, good chance of seeing bull sharks, visibility can be variable
Feb
Peak dry season, bull shark encounters are frequent, can be challenging currents
Mar
Dry season, bull sharks are a highlight, potential for manta rays
Apr
Transition to rainy season, visibility can decrease, bull sharks still present
More monthly highlights
May
Start of rainy season, plankton blooms, visibility can be low, bull sharks may be less active
Jun
Rainy season, challenging conditions, focus on macro life
Jul
Rainy season, limited visibility, potential for whale sharks
Aug
Rainy season, visibility remains low, bull sharks less common
Sep
End of rainy season, visibility starts to improve slightly
Oct
Transition to dry season, visibility improving, bull sharks start to return
Nov
Start of dry season, bull shark encounters increase, good visibility
Dec
Dry season, prime time for bull shark diving, potential for manta rays
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