This dive site is famous for its dramatic underwater landscape of massive boulders creating numerous swim-throughs and overhangs. It offers a classic Sydney temperate water experience with a high diversity of invertebrate and fish life. The site's name is a misnomer, as encounters with large pelagic sharks are rare.
Shark Island
Sydney Harbour dive known for boulders and swim-throughs.
Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Octopus
Sponge
Port Jackson Shark
Eastern Blue Groper
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Leatherjacket- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Shallow depths and generally protected conditions make it suitable for all.
Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:
Variable
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