ifrecor.fr · Official
Published Oct 29, 2024Reserve report naming Ilet Requin in the 2024 bleaching survey.
Dive Spot Guide•
Ilet Requin
Shallow boat-access reef off Cul-de-sac near Anse Marcel.
FreediveScubaSnorkelBoat EntryBeginner
Reef
Local operator required
Reserve rules and boat access make a local guide or operator the practical option.
Best as an easy discovery dive from Anse Marcel, with calm-weather snorkeling possible and reserve rules to follow.
About Ilet Requin
Ilet Requin is a shallow boat-access site off Cul-de-sac near Anse Marcel, centered on a rocky outcrop with sand and turtle grass around it. Small canyon-like cuts and a simple layout make it a solid choice for training or relaxed discovery dives when the sea is settled, with a mixed reef profile rather than a dramatic wall.
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Research Estimate At Ilet Requin
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthSome damage
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthModerate surge
Where Is Ilet Requin?
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Ilet Requin Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 17m
Depth Note
Guide sources place the warm-up zone around 6-7 m, with the site sloping to about 17 m on the deeper edge.
Best Season
Year-round; best in settled weather.
Typical Conditions
Warm, clear water with little current; more exposed to swell when trade winds and north or west weather build.
Safety & Access At Ilet Requin
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlifeRestricted accessSurge
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on shark activity and plan conservatively when swell builds from the north or west.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only in practice; reserve rules apply, so use a permitted guide or operator.
Legal Notes
Within the Réserve Naturelle Nationale de Saint-Martin. Diving and boat operations must follow reserve authorization and mooring rules; when no mooring is present, boats drift during dives.
Local Intel For Ilet Requin
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Easy boat-based discovery dive with a shallow profile, small canyon features, and a deeper edge for training or relaxed sightseeing.
Freedive
Calm-water snorkeling and apnea are possible over the shallow edge, but this is mainly a relaxed boat dive for settled days.
Snorkel
Snorkeling works best in calm conditions along the shallow rock and seagrass edge; avoid rough northerly or westerly swell.
Ilet Requin Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Ilet Requin
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Wildlife at Ilet Requin
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Recent Logged Visits At Ilet Requin
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Ilet Requin
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
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Ilet Requin Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Ilet Requin Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
reservenaturelle-saint-martin.com · Official Regulation
Reserve authorization, mooring, and guided-diving rules that apply in the Saint-Martin reserve.
www.bubbleshopsxm.com · Operator
General Saint-Martin diving conditions, visibility, current, and the Anse Marcel Marina departure point.
www.stmartinbookings.com · Tourism
General Saint Martin visibility baseline and year-round diving conditions.
www.thescubashop.net · Operator Guide
Specific Marcel Rock / Ilet Requin entry, anchorage, and swell sensitivity.
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