North Horn

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

• Dogtooth tunaLikely
• Eagle rayLikely
• Grey reef sharkLikely
• Hammerhead sharkPossible
• Manta rayPossible
• Potato codLikely
• Thresher 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 - No - dedicated shark feed dive, divers only

Safety notes

Managed shark feed (divers sit in an amphitheatre ~12m while a bait box is opened at distance) - strict operator briefing and control required; deep wall exposure

Permits & fees

No GBRMPA EMC (Coral Sea Marine Park); shark feed conducted under Queensland/Commonwealth marine park guidelines by licensed operators - no separate diver permit

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Cairns (liveaboard)