Shark
Blue shark
Prionace glauca
IUCN status: Near threatenedBucket-list species
A slender, deep-blue oceanic shark that is the main draw of the Azores shark dives. Curious and unhurried, blue sharks approach divers closely on baited drift dives over offshore banks like Condor.
- Max size
- Up to ~3.8m
- Habitat
- Open ocean; approaches deepwater banks and chum trails off the Azores in summer
Best places to dive with Blue shark
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak season
Azores
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | not seen |
| February | not seen |
| March | not seen |
| April | not seen |
| May | not seen |
| June | rare |
| July | peak season |
| August | peak season |
| September | peak season |
| October | peak season |
| November | not seen |
| December | not seen |
Dived on baited drift dives at Condor Bank, kept shallow (above ~15m). Curious and often close, but never guaranteed and weather-dependent.
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.
- A Blue Education: Encountering Blue Sharks in the Azores — DivePhotoGuide
- Diving and snorkeling with Sharks — Discover Faial