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Official Tubbataha resource with liveaboard access and certification guidance.
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Boat access in Puerto Princesa and Tubbataha Gateway; plan for reef structure and day-to-day visibility.
About Shark Airport
Shark Airport is a reef dive in Puerto Princesa and Tubbataha Gateway with reef structure and close-range planning. It suits intermediate divers and works best when the day stays calm enough to keep the profile tidy.
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Research Estimate At Shark Airport
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessDifficult access
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Shark Airport?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Shark Airport Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m+
Depth Note
Highlight area of the reef is found at around 20 m.
Best Season
Tubbataha is only open in the managed liveaboard season.
Typical Conditions
Reef structure and close-range planning with a planning focus on current and site timing.
Safety & Access At Shark Airport
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Low visibility
Safety Notes
Use conservative buoyancy and a tight buddy team for reef conditions; match the dive to the site’s main hazard.
Access Restrictions
Use the managed season and the official liveaboard departure process.
Legal Notes
Follow local access rules and any marine-park or facility guidance that applies to the site.
Local Intel For Shark Airport
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Tubbataha is liveaboard-only and should be planned as an advanced, seasonal reef trip.
Freediving
Freediving is not the default planning mode for Tubbataha trips.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary to the liveaboard scuba itinerary.
Wildlife at Shark Airport
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shark Airport
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Shark Airport
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
