Dive-site story
Shark Island is a rugged rocky outcrop off the coast of Khor Fakkan in the Gulf of Oman. Its underwater landscape transitions from sunlit boulder clusters and shallow coral gardens into a gently sloping sand bottom on the seaward side. Rocky crevices shelter morays, nudibranchs, and schooling snappers, while the sand perimeter provides hunting grounds for rays and resting blacktip reef sharks.
Regular encounters with blacktip reef sharks patrolling the sandy edge
Granite boulders covered in hard corals that create crevices for hunting moray eels
Frequent sightings of foraging green sea turtles among soft coral patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn through spring brings milder surface temperatures and reduced plankton blooms.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb stingrayHimantura uarnak | Common | ||||||||||||
| Arabian angelfishPomacanthus asfur | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowmouth morayGymnothorax nudivomer | Common |
Marine forecast
