Is Farallon Islands Great White Shark Aggregation happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~July. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each year subadult and adult great white sharks concentrate around the Farallon Islands off central California to hunt pinnipeds and forage.
The aggregation is seasonal and predictable enough that licensed research vessels and commercial charters run regular trips during the late-summer and fall peak.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Pillar Point Harbor departure (Half Moon Bay) |
| Fisherman's Wharf / Pier 45 departures (San Francisco) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.