Darwin (Darwin's Arch / El Arenal)

Darwin (Darwin's Arch / El Arenal): Whale sharks June–November, mostly large females. Hammerhead schools in the blue; The arch collapsed in 2021; now pillars dived from the El Arenal sandy drop.

Depth

8–30m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Whale sharks June–November, mostly large females
Hammerhead schools in the blue
The arch collapsed in 2021; now pillars dived from the El Arenal sandy drop

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Diving Darwin & Wolf, Galápagos — Dive The World
Galápagos Whale Shark Project — Marine Megafauna Foundation

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate island-level positions, not surveyed dive-site GPS.