Cave of the Kastom Shark
Also known as: Cave of the Custom Shark
Best time to dive
January to December; December to March
What you might see
- Eagle rayLikely
- Pygmy seahorsePossible
- Sea turtleLikely
- SeahorsePossible
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 for the cave itself (full overhead environment); outer wall/reef area could suit snorkeling but not documented as offered
Safety notes
Full overhead/cave environment - silt-out risk, disorientation, loss of light, no direct surface access, a narrow passage about 1.5 m wide between chambers; dive guideline used throughout
Permits & fees
Marine Kastom Fee - AUD $20 per person per day, a traditional village usage fee for all diving/snorkeling/mooring in Munda waters, paid to local chiefs/community and funding conservation programs
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Munda
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.