Snorkeling in Tintoreras

Tintoreras are what they call white-tipped sharks over here. So when I learned that we would be snorkeling over by Tintoreras Bay, my first question was, naturally, "Are there going to be sharks?" "Yes," the local guides laughed. "That is the point! You will see sharks, sting rays, penguins, sea lions, everything." OK, but isn't there a big difference between getting up close and personal with a penguin and getting up close and personal with a shark?

Turns out the shark thing wasn't so bad. We snorkeled by a group of 5 them, just hanging out underneath of a lava reef, probably sleeping. Not gonna lie, I was glad when we got back on the boat shortly afterwards. But the morning was pretty awesome. We did see everything they promised, and more. Hopefully soon, I will learn how to upload more than one picture in a way that doesn't make the website painfully slow. Until then, enjoy this cute little guy napping en el sol.