Bait Balls
Protected Area
Isla del Coco
Why dive here
With 288+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and giant moray eels - Bait Balls offers some of Cocos Island's richest drift diving.
Bait Balls on Cocos Island delivers exactly what the name implies: massive schools of fish, often drawing in larger predators. We’ve seen tuna, jacks, and sometimes even a few hammerheads circling the frantic action. It’s an exciting, high-energy dive that really showcases the food chain in action. Expect strong currents and an open-water feel; this site is best for experienced divers comfortable with drift dives.
Typical Bait Balls Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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