Bat Islands: Big Scare

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Bat Islands: Big Scare is a boat accessible salt water dive site, located at Rocket Frog / Hotel Colono Beach, Playa del Coco, Guanacaste 50503, Costa Rica. This dive site has an average rating of 5.00 out of 5 from 1 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 101-110ft/31-34m. The average visibility is 51-60ft/16-18m. This dive site provides bathrooms and airfills. Training platforms are available.

45 minutes by boat due north of Playa del Coco, Costa Rica. Known for its large population of Bull sharks. scuba-dive-costa-rica.com/costa-rica-dive-maps/

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DivingWeasel - 9/17/2021 2:46 PM

I went scuba diving here on 9/7/2021. Average viz: 26-30ft/8-9m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C.
Strong surface currents. Negative entry. Lots more Bull sharks!

DivingWeasel - 9/17/2021 2:43 PM

I went scuba diving here on 9/6/2021. Average viz: 16-20ft/5-6m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C.
Got separated from dive group. Followed separated diver procedure as did the other divers. Was "that guy" for the day. 🙄 Still saw a number of Bull sharks!

DivingWeasel - 9/17/2021 2:38 PM

I went scuba diving here on 9/3/2021. Average viz: 36-40ft/11-12m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C.
Heavy current. Negative entry. Here for the Bull sharks!

DivingWeasel - 9/17/2021 2:31 PM

I went scuba diving here on 9/2/2021. Average viz: 36-40ft/11-12m. Water temp: 76-80°F/24-27°C.
Negative entry dive. Extra weight required. Lots of Bull sharks.

DivingWeasel - 9/13/2021 2:46 PM

Rating Added: 5
Expect to see a lot of Bull sharks.