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Shark rock

Shark Rock feels like diving a giant's marble collection. South-east of Praslin, it's a 30 to 40-minute boat ride, depending on how choppy the ocean feels that day. The site itself is a jumble of massive granite boulders, stacked and scattered, creating tunnels and swim-throughs you can spend an entire dive exploring. We've often found ourselves in a silent procession through a narrow gap, a soft light filtering down from above, before popping out into a sun-drenched amphitheater. What we love here are the encrusting corals and sponges that paint every surface of those boulders. They are vibrant, a real contrast to the grey rock. Look closely, and you'll spot the little residents: tiny Slender Groupers tucked into crevices, Palespot Eviotas darting about. We’ve had great luck finding Hawksbill Turtles munching on sponges, seemingly oblivious to us. The schools of yellowfin soldierfish here are dense, creating shimmering walls of silver and gold that swirl and part as you approach. Keep an eye out for the Giant Trevallies, they often cruise the edges of the rock formations, looking for an easy meal. This site is a great choice for divers who enjoy intricate topography and macro life, though the occasional white-tip reef shark does cruise through, adding a bit of pelagic excitement.