Myanmar · Myeik Archipelago
Shark Cave (Mergui)
Best time to dive
November to May
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
- Ghost pipefishLikely
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- SeahorseLikely
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 recommended - swim-through/cave feature with surge
Safety notes
Surge inside the swim-through/cave; historic shark presence has diminished, manage expectations; remote, limited evacuation
Permits & fees
Myanmar Mergui permit arranged by liveaboard operator; fee historically ~$200-230 USD, confirm current rate with operator
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kawthaung
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.