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Bat Island: Big Scare, Gran Susto

Bat Island: Big Scare, Gran Susto - advanced bull-shark boat dive.

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Boat dive off Guanacaste in Santa Rosa National Park, with shark-season timing, strong currents, and a deep, open-water profile.

About Bat Island: Big Scare, Gran Susto

Bat Island: Big Scare, Gran Susto is a boat-only advanced dive in Costa Rica's Bat Islands, inside Santa Rosa National Park. The site is known for bull shark encounters, strong current sensitivity, and a deep, open-ocean feel that rewards experienced divers who can time the season and stay conservative on the descent and ascent.

Research Estimate At Bat Island: Big Scare, Gran Susto

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VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
SurgeStrong surge

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