Timor-Leste · Atauro Island
Big Fish (Atauro)
Also known as: Big Fish Rock
Best time to dive
January to December; April to December
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- DolphinLikely
- Hammerhead 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 suitable - open-water pinnacle with strong current, dive only
Safety notes
very strong/unpredictable currents, possible downcurrents, depth, remote pinnacle far from surface support - experienced-diver only site
Permits & fees
- (no separate permit; covered by dive-operator trip fee)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Atauro
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.