

Best for beginner divers, 12-14m, boat entry, mild current.
Sharkplaneo at Cooper Island is an artificial reef site featuring three plane wrecks installed by the non-profit Beyond The Reef. This dive site offers a combination of wreck, reef, and wall topography suitable for beginners. Divers can explore the structures at depths ranging from 12 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Access is by boat only. Conditions are generally mild with visibility between 12 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 27C to 30C. Be aware that the plane wrecks present an overhead environment hazard. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, angelfish, and nurse sharks.
18.48014, -64.45520
Divers are encouraged to donate $5 in exchange for a souvenir sticker to support local children's swim lessons.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
12-14m
Visibility
12-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, French and Queen angelfish, Foureye butterfly fish, Atlantic tarpon, and nurse sharks.
Yes, this site is rated as suitable for beginner divers.
The site has a depth range of 12 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site.
The plane wrecks create an overhead environment, which divers should consider during their dive.
Diving at Sharkplaneo in Virgin Gorda requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sharkplaneo in Virgin Gorda. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Sharkplaneo in Virgin Gorda typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sharkplaneo in Virgin Gorda typically ranges from 12 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.