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When is the best time to go to the Farallons?
Our Farallon White Shark Season lasts only 8 weeks. Anytime during that short period is good. We only go when it is the best time to go. We prefer a
very short and very successful season rather than a long mediocre season. In the fall, thousands of marine mammals congregate on South East
Farallon Island (SEFI) to breed and calve their young. This event attracts the largest White Sharks in the world to South East Farallon Island
(SEFI), where they feed on Elephant Seals before their long trans-Pacific migration. We have had many dramatic encounters with White Sharks at
SEFI. Breach attacks occur right in front of the cage and we have witnessed enumerable natural "Feeding Events".
Our season is Sept. 20 - Nov. 23, (seven days a week).
Are Shark appearances guaranteed?
Everyday is different, We have had up to seven different White Sharks and three "Feeding Events" on one day. Any day during the season can go from many
different sharks to no sharks, With numerous events happening around the boat such as "Feeding Events", swim by's, beaches, etc. Over the past 9
seasons we have been very successful during this brief 8 week season. I always tell people pick a day that works best for your schedule, the sharks
don't care if it is Saturday, Monday or Thursday. When working with wild animals in their natural environment, it is impossible to
guarantee either favorable weather conditions or indeed the desired animal encounters.
When should I book my Farallon 1 day trip?
If you need a weekend date you need to book right away as those dates fill up very quickly. If you can go during the week then please
book the date that best fits your schedule. Remember the sharks do not know what day it is! They are always on there own schedule.
What is a Topside Observer going to see?
Although being the water and meeting a Great White Shark face to face is the ultimate experience many of our shark encounters may be
viewed from the surface. When a natural predation occurs most of the feeding activity takes place on the surface in full view of
everyone. Our Farallon expeditions are very educational and exciting for anyone who loves to be outdoors and on being the ocean.
During the trip we often encounter whales, porpoise and many other varieties of marine mammals and sea birds. To spend the day at
South East Farallon island is an amazing experience that we wish more people could enjoy.
Do I need to be certified?
You do not need to be scuba certified to participate in our trips. The air supply is "hookah" and supplied from the deck of the boat.
You do not wear a tank on your back in the cage. Our divemasters give a training session before diving begins to cover the procedure
and to acclimate the diver to the cage experience. The cage floats on the surface with a max floor depth of 8 feet.
Thank you for your interest in Great White Adventures.
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