Shark Cave
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including clownfish, lionfish and pufferfish - Shark Cave offers some of Anilao's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Shark Cave is exactly what it sounds like, a cave where you might find sharks. It's a short swim into an overhang, and we've usually seen white-tip reef sharks resting on the bottom inside. It’s not a deep penetration dive, making it a good spot for newer cave divers or those just looking for a quick peek at some sharks out of the current.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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Phoenix. PG Diving Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shark Cave
Shark Cave Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shark Cave, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (13.6, 120.95) (3km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.8–30.6°C
Current Speed
11.66 cm/s
Direction: NE (59°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.055 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
31.9 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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