Shark Canyon
Protected Area
Phil Foster
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, hammerhead sharks, seahorses and sea turtles - Shark Canyon offers some of Florida Keys's richest wall diving. Water ranges 19-32°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shark Canyon in the Florida Keys promises exactly what the name suggests: sharks. We've encountered nurse sharks resting on the sandy bottom and the occasional reef shark cruising by. It’s a straightforward dive, good for those looking for reliable shark sightings without extreme conditions. We’d suggest keeping an eye on the current here; it can pick up.
Typical Shark Canyon 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 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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The Scuba Club
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shark Canyon
Shark Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shark Canyon, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: 8725520 - Fort Myers, FL (28km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 20.9–31.1°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Current Speed
0 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Salinity
35.98 PSU
Wind Speed
2.7 m/s
5.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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