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Foggy Shark Cave
Boat-access cave and reef with grey nurse sharks.
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Charter boat access from Terrigal or Norah Head is the normal way to run the site.
About Foggy Shark Cave
Foggy Shark Cave is a Central Coast boat dive built around a rocky cave where two reef faces meet. It sits on a larger north-south reef line and is known for reliable grey nurse shark encounters, overhead sections, sponge and gorgonian growth, and patient reef exploration when the swell is settled and the cave entrance is timed on slack water.
Research Estimate At Foggy Shark Cave
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Where Is Foggy Shark Cave?
Foggy Shark Cave Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 39m
Depth Note
Public descriptions vary by reference point: the upper reef starts around 14-16m, while the cave dive is commonly described around 34-39m.
Best Season
March to June
Typical Conditions
Visibility averages 8-15m and can reach 20m on a clean East Australian Current push; current and surge build when the sea is up.
Safety & Access At Foggy Shark Cave
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
This is a cave dive site and is known for gray nurse sharks seasonally; plan accordingly and dive within training and comfort limits.
Access Restrictions
No shore entry; follow the charter brief and planned approach line.
Legal Notes
Grey nurse sharks are protected. Do not block the cave entrance, crowd the animals, or use flash photography.
Local Intel For Foggy Shark Cave
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced boat dive with an overhead cave and reef edge. Clean buoyancy, a torch, and a controlled descent are important.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the site is deep, boat-only, and centered on an overhead cave.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkeling site; the main structure is too deep and too enclosed to make sense at the surface.
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Exposure Profile at Foggy Shark Cave
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Wildlife at Foggy Shark Cave
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Recent Logged Visits At Foggy Shark Cave
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Foggy Shark Cave Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Foggy Shark Cave Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Community dive guide with access, condition, facilities, and wildlife detail.
Official NSW report listing the site as a grey nurse shark aggregation point.
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