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Mosquera

Mosquera is a funny little sliver of sand, more a long shoal than an island, but don’t let its unassuming surface fool you. Underwater, it’s a proper shark party, and one of our favourite spots to just hang out and watch the show. We’ve drifted over the sandy flats here, completely surrounded by dozens of Galapagos sharks, sometimes hundreds. They’re curious, circling close, giving you a good look at their streamlined bodies. Beyond the sharks, we always keep an eye out for the resident morays, particularly the Masked and Hardtail varieties tucked into any rocky outcrops. You might also catch a Batfish shuffling along the bottom, or schools of Black Striped Salema darting past. The currents can pick up here, so it’s often a drift dive, which suits us just fine. Just relax and let the water carry you through the shark patrol. It’s a site that really delivers on that classic Galápagos big animal experience, ideal for divers who appreciate being truly immersed in the action, not just observing it.