Dive-site story
Located off the south shore of Roatan, Cara a Cara translates to 'Face to Face', describing close encounters with resident female Caribbean reef sharks. Divers descend along a mooring line onto a sandy arena flanked by a reef wall. Once divers settle along the coral ridge, sharks circle overhead and throughout the water column, often accompanied by opportunistic reef predators.
Reliable encounters with numerous adult Caribbean reef sharks
Large black groupers and green morays hovering alongside divers
Dramatic blue-water visibility over a deep oceanic drop-off
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and summer offer the calmest sea conditions on the southern shelf.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Reef SharkCarcharhinus perezi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Black GrouperMycteroperca bonaci | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Moray EelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Horse-Eye JackCaranx latus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common |
Marine forecast
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