Gato Island
Iconic cave dive famous for its resident whitetip sharks.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is an L-shaped cave, often referred to as "The Tunnel", located beneath Gato Island. The entrance journey leads through a 30-meter tunnel teeming with marine life including various crabs, lobsters, cardinalfish, and potentially large pufferfish and bamboo sharks. A notable feature within the cave is a lightening window on the right side, providing excellent conditions for underwater photography. Divers can explore to the north-west (NW) from this point. The site is particularly known for its whitetip sharks; they may be observed in concealed corners close to divers. At the exit of the cave, there are overhangs and swim-throughs accessible even to less experienced divers, where juvenile whitetips often rest under rocks. This offers a unique opportunity to observe these sharks up close.
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Plan Your Visit
cavernsharkswim-throughboat divemacro photographywide angle
Marine Life
whitetip reef sharkbamboo sharksea kraitcuttlefishpufferfishlobstercrabcardinalfishnudibranch
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Features an overhead environment (tunnel) requiring good buoyancy control, though exit areas are easier.
Hazards:
overhead environmentcurrentmarine life
Current Strength:
Variable
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