Shark Observatory

A steep coral wall dive with a sheer drop-off plunging well beyond 100 m, the site features overhangs, large gorgonian sea fans (especially on the north side) and soft coral gardens on the south side. Colorful soft coral bushes, ledges, small caves and a notable horizontal cave with a light-filtering fissure provide attractive structure. Frequent sightings of hawksbill turtles and regular schools of trevallies and other pelagics make this a classic, frequently dived wall experience. Typical recreational dives remain between about 15 and 20 m, with a prominent overhang near 10 m and the large horizontal cave often visited as a highlight. The dive is usually conducted as a drift along the wall with currents running along the reef (often out of the bay); strong currents can occur in the afternoon so dives are commonly planned for an ebbing tide or slack period. Visibility often exceeds 20 m and the water is warm year-round. Access is usually by boat though a shore entry is possible for experienced divers. Hazards of note include extreme depth beyond recreational limits if following the wall, boat traffic (use surface marker buoys and observe dive flags), and moderate to strong currents; there is no technical overhead but the profile is better suited to advanced divers.