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Independent USVI dive guide with shark and tarpon context.
Local operator required
Boat-only access and chamber navigation make a local St. John or St. Thomas operator the practical default.
Boat-access USVI reef with a Cathedral-style chamber, tarpon, silversides, and nurse sharks.
About Jaws
Jaws is a boat dive in the US Virgin Islands where low reef, rock formations, crevices, and a Cathedral-style chamber create a compact but lively route. Tarpon, silversides, and nurse sharks give the site its personality, but the real appeal is how the rock, light, and baitfish all stack together. It works best for divers who like structure and fish life more than long flat reef cruising.
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Research Estimate At Jaws
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Jaws?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Jaws Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 15m
Depth Note
The Cathedral / Eagle Shoal profile sits around the 50-foot class with an open chamber and surrounding reef rather than a deep technical wall.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Low reef, crevices, and a Cathedral-style open chamber with moving baitfish and shark-tolerant structure.
Safety & Access At Jaws
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong currentSurge
Safety Notes
Use the chamber and crevices with normal overhead caution, keep buoyancy clean around the structure, and watch the site when swell is up.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; local operator briefing matters because the chamber and reef read differently as current and swell change.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area and operator guidance; this is not a casual shore-entry reef.
Local Intel For Jaws
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Intermediate scuba fits best. The site rewards calm buoyancy and a willingness to let the chamber, light, and fish movement set the pace.
Wildlife at Jaws
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Jaws
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Jaws
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
