The Canyon

A rocky cleaning station on Socorro Island where Galapagos and silvertip sharks gather to be cleaned by smaller reef fish, drawing divers hoping for close, unhurried shark encounters away from the archipelago's more current-swept pinnacles.

Depth

10–30m

Current

Moderate

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Shark cleaning station for Galapagos and silvertip sharks

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.

Socorro Diving (Revillagigedo): Best Time to Go, Giant Mantas, Sharks & Liveaboards — Bluewater Dive Travel

Note on the data: Only one source found describing this site by name — coordinates are a rough placeholder near Socorro Island's coast, not sourced from any map. Lower confidence than the other three sites; worth a second source before publishing.