Shark Point dive site

Gili Trawangan

Shark Point Diving

Mild to strong; the drop and route change with current. The guide selects the route and profile for the group, tide and surface conditions.

Depth range
5–40 m
Access
Boat
Environment
Sloping reef, Coral plateau, Shark ledge, Deep canyons, and Drift
Experience level
Beginner to Advanced, depth- and condition-dependent

About Shark Point

Shark Point is a sloping reef, coral plateau, shark ledge dive in Northwest Gili Trawangan, with a working depth range of approximately 5–40 m. The site is known for whitetip reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, green turtles, hawksbill turtles, and blue-spotted stingrays. Conditions remain variable, so the route, maximum depth and suitability are confirmed by the local guide on the day.

Availability notice

Conditions-dependent dive. Final operation and diver suitability are determined after the day-of-dive current, weather and experience assessment.

Site highlights

  • Sloping reef, Coral plateau, Shark ledge, Deep canyons, and Drift profile
  • Usable depth range from approximately 5 to 40 m
  • Potential encounters include whitetip reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, green turtles, and hawksbill turtles
  • Mild to strong; the drop and route change with current

Before you dive

Recommended certification

Open Water for shallow reef sectors; Advanced Open Water or equivalent for deep canyons and the nearby wreck

Local guide recommended

Explore with a local guide familiar with the site and its entry and exit points.

Diving conditions & best time to visit

Water temperature
27–30 °C
Visibility
10–30 m

Mild to strong; the drop and route change with current

Best months to dive

May–October often provides the clearest conditions, although the reefs are dived throughout the year when daily conditions permit.

Diving is available year-round when wind, swell and current permit. May–October often brings clearer dry-season water; wet-season visibility is more variable. Wildlife encounters are never guaranteed.

Conditions may change

Typical conditions can vary on the day of your dive. Confirm current conditions with the dive team before entering the water.

Marine life & activities

  • Whitetip reef sharks
  • Blacktip reef sharks
  • Green turtles
  • Hawksbill turtles
  • Blue-spotted stingrays
  • Barracuda
  • Moray eels

Access & safety

Entry & Exit

Boat dive from one of the three Gili islands

Boat departure point
Local Gili Islands dive-centre beach
Boat travel time
5–20 min

Safety notes

Follow the current-dependent drop plan, keep distance from resting sharks and do not confuse the nearby 21–28 m Glenn Nusa wreck with the 45 m Japanese Wreck at Gili Air.

Dive tips

  • Follow the local guide’s site- and tide-specific briefing.
  • Agree a maximum depth within certification limits; the published site range is 5–40 m.
  • Maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with coral, artificial structures and the seabed.
  • Follow the current-dependent drop plan, keep distance from resting sharks and do not confuse the nearby 21–28 m Glenn Nusa wreck with the 45 m Japanese Wreck at Gili Air.
  • Treat wildlife encounters as possible, never guaranteed, and give animals space.

Underwater photography

Wide-angle equipment suits the reef structure and larger marine life. Set exposure before entering current, keep the rig streamlined and secured, and prioritise depth, gas, buoyancy and buddy contact over the photograph.

Site map & location

Shark Point dive site planning map

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