Blue Shark
Prionace glauca
Sighting evidence at Dollabarat, São Miguel
Blue sharks are the star attraction at Dollabarat and are reliably encountered year-round, with peak aggregations from June through September when the Azores current warms and concentrates their squid prey. They are naturally curious and approach within centimetres of divers, making this one of the most intimate shark experiences in the Atlantic. The Azores population is considered one of the healthiest in the North Atlantic, partly due to Portuguese no-take protections inside the EEZ.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Blue Shark is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.