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Best places to dive with Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
A large, silver, big-scaled predator that patrols Bonaire's piers and reef drop-offs. They frequently shadow divers' torches on night dives, using the light to hunt. Reliably seen year-round rather than seasonally.
Destinations ranked by how reliably atlantic tarpon is seen. The bars show the likelihood by month — never a guarantee. See the full species page for more.
Bonaire, Bonaire
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
Large silvery tarpon patrol piers and reef edges year-round and are a classic night-dive sighting at sites like Something Special.