Indonesia · East coast, Selayar Island

Shark Point (Selayar)

Best time to dive

April to November

What you might see

  • BarracudaReliably seen
  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Napoleon wrassePossible
  • Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - reef top with giant clams and blue-spotted stingrays may be snorkelable in calm conditions near the boat mooring, not the main wall

Safety notes

Strong/variable currents, sea snakes present, remote location with limited emergency support

Permits & fees

No dedicated marine-park fee documented; standard resort/operator dive fees apply - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Selayar

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.