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Sandy Point

Shark Bay, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Easy shore dive known for seagrass beds and macro life.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
10m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a popular and accessible shore dive near Denham, ideal for beginners and underwater photographers. It features extensive seagrass beds over a sandy bottom, providing a rich habitat for a variety of macro life like pipefish and nudibranchs. The shallow depths and calm conditions make it a relaxing and rewarding dive, with frequent turtle sightings.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

shore divebeginner friendlymacro photographyturtleseagrassnudibranchaustraliadenham

Marine Life

turtlesstingrayspipefishnudibranchsflatheadssea snakes

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth, easy shore access, and generally calm, protected conditions.

Hazards:
marine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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