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Steep Point

Shark Bay, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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High-adrenaline drift dive with sharks and dramatic underwater landscapes.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a thrilling drift dive on the westernmost point of mainland Australia, where the Indian Ocean's currents sweep past. It is renowned for attracting large pelagic species, particularly numerous sharks, against a backdrop of spectacular underwater cliffs and caves. The powerful conditions make it a challenging but rewarding dive for experienced divers.

Diving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

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Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Strong, unpredictable oceanic currents and potential for deep profiles.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Strong

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 21.8°C

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