Condor Bank

A seamount about 22 miles off Faial and the main shark dive. Operators lay a chum trail to draw curious blue sharks, which approach closely; makos turn up less often. A shallow, open-ocean drift dive from a drifting boat.

Depth

5–40m

Current

Strong

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

  • Best-known Azores site for blue sharks, on baited drift dives
  • Shortfin makos occasionally join; dives kept shallow, above ~15m
  • ~22 miles off Faial over a bank ~180m deep

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.

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.