

Best for advanced divers, 18-35m, boat entry, moderate current.
Shark Bank is a submerged pinnacle located off Praslin, Seychelles, rising from the seabed to depths between 18 and 35 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers due to moderate currents that can accelerate quickly and without warning. Divers should expect current-driven conditions and maintain solid buoyancy control throughout the typical 50-minute dive. Visibility generally ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and carrying a surface marker buoy is essential. Water temperatures typically range from 25 to 29C, though upwellings may occur. Divers should be aware of potential entanglement risks near the structure and the presence of sharks in the area.
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Currents at Shark Bank can accelerate quickly and without much warning, so confirm conditions with your operator before descending and carry a surface marker buoy on every dive. Timing your dive around slack water, where tidal conditions allow, gives you the best window to work the deeper sections of the pinnacle.
8km offshore from Mahe.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-35m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
No, this site requires advanced certification due to the depth, current-exposed terrain, and the need for precise buoyancy control.
The site is diveable between 18 and 35 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres.
Shark Bank is a boat-only dive site located 8000 metres from the shore.
Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres with moderate currents that can change quickly. Water temperatures vary between 25 and 29C, though upwellings can cause fluctuations.
Divers should be cautious of sharks and strong currents. Additionally, there are entanglement risks near the artificial reef structure.
Diving at Shark Bank in Mahe requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Shark Bank in Mahe. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shark Bank in Mahe. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Shark Bank in Mahe are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.