

Supermarket earns its name from the sheer concentration of apex predators that patrol this wall and reef system off Western Australia. Strong currents are a constant here, pushing down to 40 metres against a wall with visibility that can stretch to 60 metres on good days. That current is your friend and your challenge: it draws in grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, silvertip sharks, and occasionally hammerheads, alongside giant potato cod and Maori wrasse. Manta rays, sea turtles, dolphins, and humpback whales round out an already serious pelagic cast. This is boat-access only, and you need solid drift diving skills before committing to it.
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September through December offers the best conditions, coinciding with humpback whale activity and cleaner water. Brief your boat crew on your planned drift line before you enter, because once the current takes you, the plan needs to already be set.
Access is via liveaboard boat charter from Broome, which is a 12-hour boat trip.
While various shark species are present, they are not noted as being particularly hazardous to divers. The primary hazard is the strong tidal currents.
Depth
5-40m
Visibility
15-60m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Supermarket in Broome, Western Australia requires an Advanced Open Water certification as a minimum. The site reaches depths of 40 metres and features strong currents that demand advanced diving skills and experience. Open Water certified divers must dive under close supervision or complete additional training before attempting this challenging site.
Supermarket dive site near Broome is renowned for encounters with grey reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, and silvertip sharks. The strong currents attract these predators to hunt in the nutrient-rich waters. Divers regularly observe multiple shark species on a single dive, making it one of Western Australia's premier shark diving locations.
The optimal diving season at Supermarket runs from September through December when conditions are most favourable. Water temperatures during these months range from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius with visibility extending up to 60 metres. These months offer the best combination of calm seas, clear water, and abundant marine life.
Supermarket experiences strong currents that make it suitable only for advanced divers. The powerful water flow attracts large pelagic species including manta rays and multiple shark species but requires excellent buoyancy control and current diving techniques. Divers should be comfortable with drift diving and negative entries in challenging conditions.
Supermarket is accessible only by boat, with no shore entry option available. The site lies offshore from Broome in Western Australia and requires a dedicated dive charter or liveaboard vessel. No facilities exist at the site itself, so divers must bring all equipment and supplies on the boat.
Supermarket reaches a maximum depth of 40 metres, making it an advanced-level dive site. The depth range combined with strong currents and the presence of sharks requires divers to have solid deep diving experience and excellent air consumption management. Advanced certification is mandatory due to the technical demands of diving at this depth.
Night diving is available at Supermarket for appropriately qualified advanced divers. The nocturnal environment reveals different marine behaviour, with sharks and reef fish displaying unique hunting patterns after dark. Divers must be comfortable managing strong currents in low visibility conditions and hold night diving certification.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Supermarket in Broome. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 31°C.