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Shark City
Maratua channel dive with sharks, rays, and strong current.
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Shallow channel entry on Maratua Atoll with steep shoulders, strong current, and regular shark-and-ray encounters for advanced divers.
About Shark City
Shark City is the second channel of the Maratua atoll near Nabucco and Nunukan Islands. It is a channel-and-slope dive with a shallow top, a steep reef shoulder, and frequent shark and ray encounters, so it suits experienced divers who are comfortable reading current and staying on a moving line. Most dives are made by following the reef shoulder with a clear current plan, which makes it a better fit for teams that can hold position, time the channel, and manage a moving pickup.
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Research Estimate At Shark City
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Shark City?
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Shark City Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 30m
Depth Note
The channel starts around 6 m, with the reef shoulder dropping toward about 30 m.
Best Season
May to November; diving is possible year-round, but rainy-season visibility can drop from October to January.
Typical Conditions
Shallow channel top, steep reef shoulder, strong current, and shark-and-ray action when the tide lines up.
Safety & Access At Shark City
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Plan the dive for strong current conditions and stay close to the reef slope along the channel shoulder.
Access Restrictions
Boat entry only; stay on the reef shoulder and do not cut across the channel when the current is running.
Legal Notes
Standard boat-dive procedures apply; use operator current checks and stay with the reef shoulder.
Local Intel For Shark City
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Dive with the right or left shoulder along the steep reef below the channel and plan for a current-driven line.
Freediving
The current and channel geometry make this a poor freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a practical snorkel site because the channel current and reef shoulder drive the dive.
Wildlife at Shark City
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shark City
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Shark City
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
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