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Wildlife · Destination Guide

Punta Cana

Warm-water reefs, an iconic shallow wreck, and easy island excursions from the DR's best-connected beach hub

Updated Mar 25, 2026 • 28 sources

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Wildlife In Punta Cana

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Punta Cana.

green and black fish in body of water
Rays

Stingrays

5 linked spots

Gestreifter Adlerrochen ( Pteromylaeus bovinus )
Rays

Eagle Ray

4 linked spots

gray shark in body of water
Sharks

Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

4 linked spots

a fish that is swimming in the water
Saltwater Fishes

Barracuda

2 linked spots

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

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Grouper/Basslets

2 linked spots

Saltwater Fishes

Snapper

2 linked spots

a fish that is swimming in some water
Saltwater Fishes

Angelfish

1 linked spot

gray snake photography
Rays

Moray Eel

1 linked spot

Molluscs

Octopus

1 linked spot

a fish swimming in water
Saltwater Fishes

Parrotfish

1 linked spot

Saltwater Fishes

Porcupinefish

1 linked spot

Molluscs

Squid

1 linked spot

Freshwater Fishes

Sturgeon

1 linked spot

Saltwater Fishes

Sweetlips and Grunts

1 linked spot

Saltwater Fishes

Trumpetfish

1 linked spot

Sharks

Whitetip Reef Shark

Triaenodon obesus

1 linked spot