Shark Reef
Protected Area
Moriah Harbour Cay National Park
Why dive here
With 362+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales and humpback whales - Shark Reef offers some of Long Island's richest reef diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Shark Reef, just off Long Island, is a reliable spot for encountering Caribbean reef sharks. We usually find them cruising the coral formations, sometimes in decent numbers. It’s a straightforward dive, well-suited for newer divers hoping for their first shark encounter in a relaxed setting. Visibility here is generally good, making for easy viewing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shark Reef
Shark Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shark Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (23.66, -74.95) (14km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28–30.8°C
Current Speed
8.94 cm/s
Direction: NW (333.4°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.053 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
36.55 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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