Shark Point, Selayar - Komodo

Tikila Beach is where we often recommend divers start their Cozumel experience, especially if they’re looking to get comfortable or practice some skills. It’s a shallow, sheltered spot, topping out around 9 meters, which means plenty of bottom time and lots of light penetration for photographers. While you won't find the dramatic wall dives Cozumel is famous for, Tikila excels at the small stuff. We regularly spot seahorses here, tucked into the seagrass or around the coral heads. Look for the Collared Eel peeking out of the sand, or the tiny Goldspot Goby perched on a piece of coral. It’s also our pick for night dives; the quiet transformation of the reef as the sun sets brings out different creatures entirely, like the Eastern Surf Chiton slowly moving across rocks. The coral restoration area just north adds some interesting structure and attracts a surprising amount of fish, like parrotfish grazing peacefully. For macro enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a relaxed, no-current dive, Tikila is a winner.

Location
Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
Coordinates
-6.441600, 120.509800
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: KK di Perairan di Wilayah Pasi Gusung

Best Time to Dive in Komodo

The warmest water temperatures in Komodo occur in November, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 27.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.2°C
  • February: 28.9°C
  • March: 29.4°C
  • April: 29.7°C
  • May: 29.4°C
  • June: 28.9°C
  • July: 28.1°C
  • August: 27.9°C
  • September: 28.2°C
  • October: 29.2°C
  • November: 30.3°C
  • December: 30.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Komodo

Nearest Dive Centres to Shark Point, Selayar

Marine Life in Komodo

Home to 220 recorded species including 95 reef fish, 92 hard corals, 13 seagrass & algae, 5 sharks & rays, 4 sea cucumbers, 3 clams & mussels.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Shark Point, Selayar

Based on average water temperature of 29.1°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories