Adventure Quest X
Guadalupe, Mexico

Guadalupe Island is the world’s top destination for Great White Shark encounters, outperforming both South Africa and Australia in frequency and quality of sightings. Located in the Pacific Ocean (about 250 miles southwest of Ensenada, Mexico), this small volcanic island is bathed by oceanic currents supporting diverse and plentiful marine life. A recent count in the bay adjacent to Guadalupe (where our expedition is staged) has revealed at least 108 resident white sharks, as well as many other coastal species including Garibaldi, parrotfish, triggerfish, butterflyfish, lobster, and various invertebrate reef creatures. Pelagic animals also abound pilot whales, Cuvier's beaked whales, oceanic whitetip sharks, and bluefin and yellowfin tuna. Due to its position between temperate and subtropical ecozones, Guadalupe is home to over 150 native species and at least 30 endemic species.
The climate of Guadalupe Island tends to be warm and dry, with the majority of precipitation falling during the winter months. Water visibility is generally exceptional, offering great opportunities for photography.