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Foggy Shark Cave

Boat-access cave and reef with grey nurse sharks.

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Local operator required

Charter boat access from Terrigal or Norah Head is the normal way to run the site.

Boat dive from the Central Coast with an overhead cave, a current-sensitive reef edge, and the cleanest runs on calmer swell and slack water.

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.

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Research Estimate At Foggy Shark Cave

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VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge

Where Is Foggy Shark Cave?

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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

Overhead environmentDangerous wildlife

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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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

adreno.com.au Β· Operator

Operator page for the boat-run cave profile and depth range.

vizzbud.com Β· Community Directory

Community dive guide with access, condition, facilities, and wildlife detail.

www.dpi.nsw.gov.au Β· Official

Official NSW report listing the site as a grey nurse shark aggregation point.

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