Jaws

Reef with Cathedral arch, tarpon, silversides, and nurse sharks.

Boat Access
17m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Jaws, offers a unique and engaging underwater experience. The name originates from a humorous tale related to the area’s geography. Expect a diverse landscape featuring low-lying reef structures, intriguing rock formations, crevices, and a striking "Cathedral" formation – a natural arch or pinnacle that adds visual interest. It's a fantastic location for observing an abundance of tarpon, silversides, and frequently, nurse sharks. Visibility is excellent, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty of this underwater realm.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

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Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

  • Yellowtail Snapper Yellowtail Snapper
  • Nurse Shark Nurse Shark
  • Sea Fan Sea Fan
  • Brain Coral Brain Coral
  • Atlantic Silverside Atlantic Silverside
  • Queen Angelfish Queen Angelfish
  • Atlantic Tarpon Atlantic Tarpon
  • Barracuda Barracuda

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Manageable depth, excellent visibility, and generally calm conditions make it suitable for all.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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