| 37. SHARK BANK | Off West Mahe |
| Availability: | When conditions allow: March/May Oct/Nov |
| Range: | Long range dive |
| Suitability: | Experienced divers |
| Depths: | 18 - 30 mtr. |
| Bottom: | Granite reef with hard coral formations |
| Midway between Mahe and Silhouette Island, Shark Bank is the shallowest area for hundreds of kilometres and is a natural focus for marine life especially pelagic fish. Granite gullies and boulders protect a resident population of reef fish and invertebrates with schools of yellow Snapper and Big Eyes being a permanent feature. The site is open to current and attracts schooling Jack Fish, Barracuda, Stingrays and Reef sharks. It is also visited by Whale Sharks in season. | |