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Kicker Rock (time from port to Kicker Rock 45 minutes). Sleeping Lion or Kicker Rock is a rock formation, located on the coast of San Cristóbal Island, in the Galapagos Archipelago. It is a magnificent islet in the middle of the sea, rising 500 feet from the ocean, it has the shape of a gigantic sleeping lion, hence its name. The rocks are remains of a vertical tuff stone formation and are a favorite place for various species of seabirds, sharks, fish, turtles, sea lions, eagle rays, etc.
Common SightingsWhitetip Reef Sharks, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Sea Turtles, Nudibranchs, Green Turtles, Mantas, Sharks (Grey Reef/Oceanic White Tip/Silky/Hammerhead/Whale/Tiger/Sandbar) Nudibranches, Dolphins, Hump Back Wahles, Octos
Water Type
Salt
Maximum Depth
656 feet / 200 meters
Entry
BoatShore/Beach
Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles
Water Type
Salt
Maximum Depth
656 feet / 200 meters
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