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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.
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
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Ilet Requin?
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Community sourced coordinates.
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 Diving
Easy boat-based discovery dive with a shallow profile, small canyon features, and a deeper edge for training or relaxed sightseeing.
Freediving
Calm-water snorkeling and apnea are possible over the shallow edge, but this is mainly a relaxed boat dive for settled days.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling works best in calm conditions along the shallow rock and seagrass edge; avoid rough northerly or westerly swell.
Wildlife at Ilet Requin
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ilet Requin
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ilet Requin
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
