Carreiro dos Cações
About Carreiro dos Cações
Carreiro dos Cações is a sandy-bottom dive site set in a strait, featuring a more sheltered inner section. It was once known as a spawning area for benthic sharks, though they are no longer present. The protected segment offers a rich dive with varied marine life along the strait walls, with typical reef fish seen in the area.
Where Is Carreiro dos Cações?
Carreiro dos Cações Planning Details
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Typical Conditions
A sandy bottom with a more sheltered inner segment within the strait.
Safety & Access At Carreiro dos Cações
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Avoid touching marine life; contact with scorpionfish and sea urchins can cause injury.
Local Intel For Carreiro dos Cações
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Scuba
Best explored along the strait walls, with a calmer inner area offering more shelter.
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Exposure Profile at Carreiro dos Cações
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