Oman · Muscat coast

Al Fahal Island

Also known as: Fahal Island, Shark Island

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Moray eelLikely

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

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - marketed as accessible to beginners and snorkelers as well as experienced divers

Safety notes

Depth management at the ~40m reef/wreck section for less experienced divers

Permits & fees

- (none identified; site is not within the Daymaniyat reserve)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Muscat

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