When we talk about sharks, chances are that some of the most famous Hollywood images come to mind where they portray sharks as the most terrifying creatures on the planet. We can almost play by heart the famous Jaws soundtrack and although we know that most of the representations of this acclaimed Steven Spielberg film are highly exaggerated and false, there are others that allow us to imagine what it would be like to see a shark in person.

<a href="http://gluup.mx">Gluup</a> invites you to live an adventure that you will never forget when swimming with bull sharks in Playa del Carmen.

Approximately from mid-November to mid-February you will be able to observe these beautiful creatures up close accomanied by our expert operators.&nbsp;Shark females use the shallow waters off the coast of Playa del Carmen as breeding grounds in winter. The beauty of this experience will open up new perspectives for you to understand and demystify these magnificent animals.

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We know that Bruce, the terrifying protagonist of Spielberg&#39;s film, was a monstrously large white shark, but white sharks and bull sharks are cousins. Both are medium in size, with robust bodies and long pectoral fins that are dark gray on top and white underneath. This last characteristic allows them to fool our eyes and appear to be smaller or further away when we see them approaching underwater.

Do you remember the scene in the movie where the diver goes down in a cage with the mission of marking the shark and the gigantic fish destroys it completely with the force of its mouth? That couldn&#39;t have happened even in 1975, the year in which the movie was made. These famous cages introduced by Jacques Cousteau for the exploration of the marine world in the 1950s, are made of galvanized steel tubes and have undergone very little modification due to their effectiveness.

If you are an adrenaline lover, <a href="https://gluup.mx/en/tour/10/playa-del-carmen/bull-shark-diving/bull-shark-encounter">this is an ideal adventure for you</a> since bull sharks are considered one of the most dangerous predators in the marine world. Our expert operators will give you a very punctual guide with steps you need to follow underwater so that you can see them interact at 20 meters deep while you remain in a safe space.

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They are capable of crossing at speeds in excess of 17 km per hour and although humans are not part of their usual diet, this predatory fish commonly lurks in shallow muddy waters near the beach or in bays where it is not visible. This means, for example, that surfers are at some risk of bull shark attacks, especially when choosing places near the mouth of a river.

The protocols and security measures that our operators follow will keep you safe during this experience that lasts for 45 minutes and if you decide you can extend it with a <a href="https://gluup.mx/en/tour/21/playa-del-carmen/bull-shark-diving/bull-shark-discovery-reef-dive">second dive in one of the most beautiful reefs in Playa del Carmen.</a>

Any questions you have about this or any other <a href="http://gluup.mx">Gluup</a> experience, do not hesitate to write us on the chat. We are ready to assist you. Lets go SEA THE PLANET.

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