Dive-site story
Located off the southern coast of Grenada where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, Shark Reef consists of a hard coral shelf punctuated by ledges, overhangs, and sandy channels. Atlantic swell and tidal flow frequently generate steady drift conditions over the reef top. Divers routinely encounter sleeping nurse sharks tucked into undercut coral heads, while pelagic species cruise the open water above.
Reliable encounters with resting nurse sharks sheltered beneath deep coral ledges
Exciting drift diving across an open reef formation influenced by oceanic currents
Frequent flybys from spotted eagle rays and southern stingrays in the sand channels
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring drier weather and calmer sea conditions around the southern peninsula.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse sharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean reef sharkCarcharhinus perezi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted eagle rayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green moray eelGymnothorax funebris | Common |
Marine forecast
