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    Shark Bowl dive site
    reef
    20m
    Beginner
    St. Thomas & St. John, US Virgin Islands
    Buck Island

    Shark Bowl

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Protected Area

    Buck Island

    Why dive here

    With 476+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and humpback whales - Shark Bowl offers some of St. Thomas & St. John's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Humpback Whales · 476+ species recorded
    Water27-30°C · warmest August, September, October
    CharacterReef dive · max 20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    We always enjoy a dive at Shark Bowl, especially for newer divers looking for a mellow Caribbean experience. The site sits around 20 meters, a comfortable depth where you can still get decent bottom time. Expect to spot plenty of reef fish flitting between the corals, everything from grunts to snapper. If you keep an eye on the sand patches, you might even catch a nurse shark or two resting up – a nice bonus for a relaxed afternoon dive.

    Typical Shark Bowl Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Aqua Marine

    5km away
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    Admiralty Dive Center

    5km away
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    Red Fish Underwater LLC

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    Adventure Scuba & School

    7km away
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    Coral World Ocean and Reef lnitiative, Inc.

    8km away
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    Low Key Watersports, Inc.

    11km away
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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shark Bowl

    Shark Bowl Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Shark Bowl, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (18.3, -64.89) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    30°C

    86°F · Range: 28.9–31.1°C

    Air Temperature

    27°C

    81°F

    Wind Speed

    7.65 m/s

    14.9 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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