Leopard Shark : swim with these creatures in La Jolla Shores
Kayaking in San Diego in the La Jolla Cove is easy and makes exploring the treasured seacliffs and caves along the shores a memory that will last a lifetime. Call (858) 454-1010 or feel free to reserve your Kayak Tour online!
Leopard sharks belong to the family, triakidae, which are hound sharks. Despite the name "shark," these leopard sharks are harmless. This species is found on the Pacific Coast and these leopard sharks spawn annually in the shallow water at La Jolla Shores. Leopard sharks migrate annually from the coast of California to the northern bays and La Jolla. They are distinctively marked with dark brown spots on a silvery gray background that resemble a leopard print. Join our kayak snorkel tour and witness these amazing creatures on our ocean kaykaing adventure.
Kayak La Jolla - Swim with the Leopard Sharks
The leopard shark is slim and has a small mouth which is used to suck up invertebrates on the ocean floor. Although leopard sharks have small teeth, they swallow their food whole, without chewing. Leopard sharks feed on animals that live in mud and sand, like worms and crabs (not little fingers). Leopard sharks are totaly harmless and we hope to share the swimming experience with your la jolla snorkeling adventure. You are welcome to simply rent kayak and tour the area of La Jolla Cove on your own. We can point you out in the right direction with our water maps, and away you go. Please call to reserve your rental or tour appointment with us. (858) 454-1010
Leopard sharks produce eggs that hatch after extrusion from the parent shark,
and they can reproduce up to 30 pups per litter. Durring the summer months thousands of leopard sharks can be seen from atop-our La Jolla kayak rentals and tours. The gestation period for leopard sharks is 10-12 months, and birth usually occurs in May, the Leopard sharks come into shallow water to give birth to live young. Leopard sharks usually grow up to 5-6 feet. These leopard sharks are harmless to humans due to their small teeth and timid nature. They are visible in large numbers cruising the shallow waters during summer and generally stay around through the fall. Leopard sharks can feel sound waves through pores in their skin. They also have a keen sense of smell and excellent hearing, so they swim away quickly at the sound of a kayak paddle moving in the water!
We offer our kayak snorkel tours year round; however, the Leopard Sharks can only be spotted during select summer months in La Jolla Shores. Please feel free to call if you have any questions (858) 454-1010
Kayak and Snorkel Tour - Join our Snorkeling Adventure
Enjoy snorkeling in La Jolla shores and swim with the harmless leopard sharks with our kayak & snorkel tour. Snorkel above these amazing creatures on our La Jolla kayak tour combined with snorkeling.This tour involves kayaking to the caves and kelp beds, and snorkeling with leopard sharks, garibaldi, guitarfish and other local fish. Snorkeling is made easy by bringing the snorkel gear aboard the kayaks. Snorkel amidst the Ecological Reserve, along La Jolla's amazing coast. Visit our Kayak and Snorkel Tour Page for details to encounter the sharks on the kayak and snorkel tour.
(We cannot advise you to enter the Caves without an instructor)
Please join our Guided Kayak Tour in to explore the Caves!
La Jolla Shores: Swim with the Leopard Sharks
Kayak in shallow waters at La Jolla Shores during breeding season (June-Nov.), 
to view the harmless leopard sharks! They swim around in just a few feet of water and venture into the shallow waters by the marine room each year to spawn. These leopard sharks are visible from atop your kayak. Truly one of the top 10 things to do in San Diego while on your vacation! Reserve your spot on our La Jolla Kayak and Snorkel Tour today!
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