Leopard Shark - Swim with these harmless sharks only in La Jolla
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. Click Here!
Swim with the sharks on our Kayak & Snorkel Tour!
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.
Kayak & Snorkel Tour - Swim with the sharks
Snorkeling experience reccomended, fun for ages 10+
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
Tours available May -Oct (weather permitting) at:
9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 3:30
$65.00 - Single Kayak
$110.00 - Double Kayak
Tour rates include:
. Instruction & Training Session (5 minutes)
. Transportation of your kayak to the beach
. Certified kayak Tour Guide
. All Snorkel gear and Kayak Equipment
. Life Vest (PFD)
. Backrest
. Paddle
Kayak Snorkel Tours are 2.5 hours in duration, our adventure trips leave daily; however, Reservations are Required. Please arrive at San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours Inc.'s store front at least 20 minutes prior to your tour time.
Special Pricing! for Advance Reservations. Reserve Now Online! Or call (858) 454-1010.
Snorkel Rentals - Swim with the Sharks on your own!
$20 for the Day
Includes: (mask, snorkel, fins, & wetsuit)
We offer snorkel rentals to experienced snorkelers. San Diego Snorkeling has so much to offer to our La Jolla visitors and Sandiego localsYou can rent one of our stable sit-on-top kayaks for 2 hours and explore the Leopard Sharks on your own, add the snorkel gear for an extra $20. Snorkel exuipment is available separately as well. The mask & snorkel is $7, fins are $7 seperatlely, and the wetsuits are $10.
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