The site is described as a challenging shark dive with seasonal aggregation and strong operator oversight.
Hadera Power Plant is a shallow shore site for winter shark encounters.
Hadera Power Plant is a shallow shore site for winter shark encounters.
Hadera Power Plant is a very shallow shore site at the Hadera River mouth beside the power plant. Its main draw is the winter shark aggregation, when dusky and sandbar sharks gather close to shore in the warm discharge. The site is demanding because currents can be strong, visibility can be poor, and public access has been restricted since the 2025 shark incident.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m
Depth Note
Very shallow shore-access site at about 3 m; current and visibility are the limiting factors.
Best Season
Winter season
Typical Conditions
Shallow water with potentially bad visibility and strong currents; winter season is known for shark congregations close to shore.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Visibility can be poor and strong currents are present. Shark activity is seasonal, and public access has been restricted since the 2025 incident.
Access Restrictions
Public access is restricted; do not enter casually, and any permitted access should be controlled and supervised.
Legal Notes
Current reporting says the diving zone has remained closed since the 2025 shark incident. Follow local restrictions and do not enter on your own.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Very shallow shore dive where the real challenge is current, visibility, and shark traffic rather than depth.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; current, visibility, and shark activity make it better for guided observation rather than free-diving on your own.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is not recommended except under specific controlled conditions; the shoreline is exposed and can be dangerous.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
The site is described as a challenging shark dive with seasonal aggregation and strong operator oversight.
Winter aggregation of dusky and sandbar sharks; divers, snorkelers, kayakers, and researchers historically gather there.
Currents, eddies, and loose fishing gear add risk in the Hadera power plant area.
Strong currents and eddies near the power plant; dusky and sandbar sharks are the recurring species.
Warm discharge draws schools of sharks each winter and has done so for decades.
Reports the city diving zone has been closed since April 2025 after the fatal shark attack.
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