When is the best time to dive Shark City?

The typical diving season is January to December; November to April. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is Shark City good for snorkelling?

Not really - this is a scuba site rather than a snorkelling spot.

Colorful coral reefs thriving underwater, showcasing marine biodiversity and vibrant aquatic life.

Palau · Western reef, Ulong area

Shark City

Best time to dive

January to December; November to April

What you might see

BarracudaPossible
Eagle rayPossible
Grey reef sharkLikely
Hammerhead sharkLikely
Napoleon wrasseLikely

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 - Not suitable; strong currents and open-ocean exposure make this a dive-only, experienced-diver site

Safety notes

Strong, unpredictable currents; big swells that can obscure divers from the boat; deep canyon profile requiring careful depth/gas management; remote open-ocean exposure

Permits & fees

Koror State Rock Islands permit required (approx. $50 per person, valid 5 days)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Koror

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