Whale Shark Point
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 262+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, humpback whales, seahorses, sea turtles and clownfish - Whale Shark Point offers some of Okinawa Main Island's richest reef diving.
Look, if you're coming to Okinawa specifically to tick whale sharks off your list, this is where you do it. Whale Shark Point is less a natural reef dive and more an open-water encounter with captive-bred whale sharks. They’re kept in a net at 17 metres, just off the coast, and you descend into the enclosure with them. It’s an interesting experience for new divers or those who want a guaranteed close-up. Visibility inside the net is usually pretty good, and you get to spend a decent amount of time just watching these massive creatures glide by. We'd suggest pairing it with a proper reef dive afterwards to get a feel for Okinawa's natural underwater environment.
Typical Whale Shark Point Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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