

Best for advanced divers, 24-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Shark Point is a reef site located 100 metres off the coast of Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This advanced dive site requires boat access and features depths averaging 25 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and deep water conditions. Marine life frequently observed at this site includes French Angelfish, Pacific Trumpetfish, Round Stingray, Blue Tang, and various wrasses. Other species recorded include Queen Angelfish, Chupare Stingray, Indian Lionfish, Spotfin Butterflyfish, Honeycomb Cowfish, Flamingo Tongue, Caribbean Spiny Lobster, and Smooth Trunkfish. Purple Sea Fans are also present on the reef. Typical dives last approximately 30 minutes with visibility ranging between 10 and 25 metres.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
24-25m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Divers regularly encounter French Angelfish, Pacific Trumpetfish, Round Stingray, Blue Tang, and wrasses. Less frequently, you may spot Queen Angelfish, Chupare Stingray, Indian Lionfish, Spotfin Butterflyfish, Honeycomb Cowfish, Flamingo Tongue, Caribbean Spiny Lobster, and Smooth Trunkfish.
No, Shark Point is classified as an advanced dive site due to the depth and moderate currents.
The site has a depth range of 24 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 100 metres from the shore.
The site experiences moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures range from 27C to 30C throughout the year.
Diving at Shark Point in Playa del Carmen requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Shark Point in Playa del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.