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Gran Canaria

Volcanic Atlantic diving with angel sharks, city beaches, and summit-to-sea road trips

Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 28 sources

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Wildlife In Gran Canaria

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Gran Canaria.

Australian angelshark ( Squatina australis ) at the Bicheno Dive Centre, Tasmania
sharks

Angel Shark

Squatina

4 linked spots

green and black fish in body of water
rays

Stingrays

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a fish that is swimming in the water
saltwater-fishes

Barracuda

3 linked spots

Photo of Grouper/Basslets
saltwater-fishes

Grouper/Basslets

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Photo of Jackfish
saltwater-fishes

Jackfish

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gray snake photography
rays

Moray Eel

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Photo of Tuna
saltwater-fishes

Tuna

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Gestreifter Adlerrochen ( Pteromylaeus bovinus )
rays

Eagle Ray

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Photo of Trumpetfish
saltwater-fishes

Trumpetfish

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orange and white clown fish
saltwater-fishes

Clownfish

1 linked spots

Torpedo marmorata - Spotted torpedo / Torpedo (Tembladera) / Raie torpille, Tenerife.
rays

Electric Ray

1 linked spots

Green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Moorea, French Polynesia
turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

1 linked spots

Photo of Octopus
molluscs

Octopus

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Photo of Snapper
saltwater-fishes

Snapper

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a blue and white fish in an aquarium
saltwater-fishes

Triggerfish

1 linked spots