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Galapagos Islands, as divers saw it.

23 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

23
Sightings logged
hammerhead shark
Most spotted
Ecuador
Country

Species confirmed at Galapagos Islands

hammerhead shark 15
whale shark 2
mola mola 2
sea lion 2
sea turtle 2

Recent sightings

Whale Shark · 15 Aug 2026 ♥ 27 View post →
Dolphin · 12 Aug 2026 ♥ 78 View post →
Hammerhead Shark · 11 Aug 2026 ♥ 1916 View post →
Mola Mola · 11 Aug 2026 ♥ 141 View post →
See all Galapagos Islands sightings on the map →

Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Galapagos Islands?

Hammerhead Shark is the most frequently confirmed species at Galapagos Islands, with 15 of the site's 23 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Galapagos Islands have?

23 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Galapagos Islands particularly known for?

Galapagos Islands is particularly known for hammerhead shark — it accounts for 68% of every confirmed hammerhead shark sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.