Shark Hotel
Protected Area
Sandy Island
Why dive here
With 288+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, eagle rays, humpback whales and nurse sharks - Shark Hotel offers some of Sandy Island's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Shark Hotel is exactly what it sounds like, a large sandy patch where nurse sharks often gather to rest. It’s a shallow dive, 19m, making it ideal for beginners or those looking for a relaxed bottom time. Visibility here is generally good and the site offers a solid chance to observe these docile sharks up close in their natural habitat. We’d suggest this spot for anyone keen on a calm, easy dive with a high probability of a shark encounter.
Typical Shark Hotel Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shark Hotel
Shark Hotel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shark Hotel, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.09, -63.01) (5km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.7–31.1°C
Air Temperature
28°C
83°F
Wind Speed
7.81 m/s
15.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1013.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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