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Shark Island

Sydney, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Sydney Harbour dive known for boulders and swim-throughs.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth

About this dive site

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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Port Jackson sharkWobbegong sharkEastern Blue Gropercuttlefishoctopusnudibranchsleatherjacket speciessponge gardens

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow depths and generally protected conditions make it suitable for all.

Hazards:
boat trafficcurrent
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.2°C

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