Also accessible from Playas del Coco, the Bat Islands (or Islas Murcielagos as they're known locally) are another excellent option for divers in the Guanacaste region. You'll need plenty of courage, though, because this is the domain of the mighty bull shark and one of the few places in the world where you can dive with the species outside a cage. The bull sharks congregate naturally around a site known appropriately as the Big Scare. .
Safe diving practices demand a quick descent, and after that, the dive is spent finning along the rocky seafloor in search of sharks. Visibility can vary greatly—as much as 100 feet/30 meters one day, and as little as 16 feet/5 meters the next. The Big Scare is not the only dive site—other highlights include Bajo Negro, a steep pinnacle known for its schooling gamefish and possible manta sightings. .
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