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Shark Cave
Shark Cave Puerto Galera is an advanced boat cave dive.
Shark Cave Puerto Galera is a boat dive from Sabang-area resorts; expect a deeper cave profile, good buoyancy control, and a guide-led drop.
About Shark Cave
Shark Cave Puerto Galera is a boat-access cave dive with a gradual slope, rocky ledges, and a deep cavern. The site is known for whitetip reef sharks resting in the cave, plus fan corals, octopus, batfish, sweetlips, and turtles on the slope. It suits advanced divers who can manage a deeper profile, clean buoyancy, and a short boat ride from Sabang-area resorts. Nitrox helps stretch the bottom time if you are certified.
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Research Estimate At Shark Cave
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Shark Cave?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Shark Cave Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
One guide lists an average depth of 18m, with a cavern around 27m and a 30m maximum.
Best Season
February to May
Typical Conditions
A cave-and-slope dive with a cavern around 27m, calm-to-moderate water, and more life when the current is running.
Safety & Access At Shark Cave
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
As a cave dive at around 25 m, appropriate training, gas planning, and the use of Nitrox (if certified) can help manage limited bottom time.
Access Restrictions
Best for advanced divers; Nitrox is recommended if certified.
Legal Notes
Puerto Galera is a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve and a protected dive destination, so follow local site rules and operator briefings.
Local Intel For Shark Cave
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Nitrox helps extend bottom time, and the site is better suited to advanced divers with solid buoyancy and overhead-environment comfort.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the cavern profile and depth make it a scuba-first dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the signature shark cave sits below the surface and is best left to scuba.
Wildlife at Shark Cave
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shark Cave
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Shark Cave
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
