Shark Bank

Best time to dive

October to May; April to May; October to November

What you might see

• BarracudaPossible
• DolphinPossible
• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Napoleon wrassePeak season
• Nurse sharkPossible
• Sea turtlePossible
• Whale sharkPossible

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 viable - primarily a diving site, not a snorkeling site

Safety notes

Depth reaching/exceeding standard recreational limits (35-40m); variable/potentially strong currents requiring drift-diving competency; exposed offshore location with rough surface conditions; boat traffic in the Mahe-Silhouette channel

Permits & fees

None required; not within an SPGA-managed marine park

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Beau Vallon, Mahé