Shark Point

# Shark Point, Gili Trawangan

Shark Point is a thrilling dive site off Gili Trawangan in the Gili Islands, renowned for encounters with reef sharks and abundant marine life. Located in the Bali Sea near Lombok, this site features a dramatic underwater topography with coral-covered slopes descending to depths of 12-40 meters, suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers explore vibrant coral gardens and rocky formations teeming with tropical fish species, including snappers, jacks, and fusiliers. The site’s namesake reef sharks patrol these waters regularly, alongside occasional sea turtles and eagle rays. Strong currents are common, making this an exciting drift dive experience.

The site’s difficulty level requires good buoyancy control and current awareness. Visibility typically ranges from 8-20 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. Shark Point offers an exhilarating opportunity to witness apex predators in their natural habitat while experiencing the biodiversity characteristic of Indonesia’s premier diving destinations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Enigmatic Moray Gymnothorax enigmaticus peocro

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus peocro

Giant Frogfish Antennarius commerson edenkatz

Day Octopus Octopus cyanea edenkatz

Barred Filefish Cantherhines dumerilii skorupiak1618

Flowery Rockcod × Giant Grouper Epinephelus fuscoguttatus × lanceolatus olly_morgan

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)