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Boat-only west-coast wall dive with resident sharks, clear water, and planning centered on the boat ride, briefing, and open-ocean conditions.
About Vertigo
Vertigo is an offshore wall dive on Yap's west coast, reached by a boat ride from the island and known for close encounters with resident reef sharks in clear blue water. The site is a focused open-water dive rather than a drift or reef ramble, with a steep wall, a shark-first layout, and planning centered on the boat ride, the briefing, and staying comfortable around the changing open-ocean conditions.
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Research Estimate At Vertigo
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 40m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Vertigo?
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Vertigo Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 100m
Depth Note
Shallow top on a steep wall; the reef drops quickly into deep water while the shark setup stays in a shallower working zone.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Clear blue water year-round.
Safety & Access At Vertigo
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
This site features frequent close encounters with reef sharks; divers should be comfortable in open water and follow guidance from the dive team.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan on a guide-led site briefing and stay with the team during the shark setup.
Legal Notes
The site is managed as a shark-feed dive, so follow the operator's protocol and local rules.
Local Intel For Vertigo
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for confidence-building open-water dives, shark observation, and buoyancy control when the briefing is followed closely.
Freediving
Not the main fit; Vertigo is built first as a guided scuba shark dive, not a casual freedive stop.
Snorkeling
Confident snorkelers can join on calm days for close shark encounters, but it remains a boat-led offshore outing.
Wildlife at Vertigo
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Vertigo
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Vertigo
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility40m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
