Dive Site: Landslide

About Landslide

Landslide, known locally as El Derrumbe, is a renowned dive site situated off Wolf Island in the remote northern Galápagos archipelago. This site is particularly significant for its consistent and abundant shark encounters, establishing it as a premier destination for divers seeking large marine predators. The topography of Landslide is characterized by drift diving conditions, where the currents dictate the dive's flow. Depths at Wolf Island sites typically range from 9 to 37 meters, with walls, caverns, and tunnels providing complex underwater landscapes. While specific structural details for Landslide are not extensively detailed, the site is recognized for its unique geological formations. Marine life at Landslide is exceptionally rich, with a high probability of encountering large schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks and numerous Galápagos sharks. Whale sharks are also frequently sighted, especially between June and October. Other common species include silky sharks, green sea turtles, various rays like eagle rays and stingrays, and occasionally dolphins. The waters here support a massive shark biomass, making thrilling encounters highly likely. Diving at Landslide requires advanced skills due to consistently strong currents and often choppy surface conditions, typical of Wolf Island. Entry and exit often involve negative buoyancy drops and live boat pickups. Visibility generally ranges from 12 to 24 meters, but cold water temperatures necessitate a 7mm wetsuit with a hood and gloves. Divers should plan for multiple dives at this site as part of a liveaboard itinerary.