Dive-site story
Cherimon is an offshore granitic formation located off the coast of Praslin. Massive rounded boulders form swim-throughs, deep crevasses, and sheltered overhangs over a sandy seabed. Pelagic predators often sweep past the outer edges of the granite rocks, while resting sharks find shelter beneath the ledges.
Massive sculpted granite rock architecture with natural tunnels and overhangs
Regular encounters with resting whitetip reef sharks and hunting trevally
Schools of yellow snappers sheltering along the boulder bases
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Inter-monsoon periods offer the calmest sea surface and peak underwater clarity around the inner granitic islands.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluestripe SnapperLutjanus kasmira | Common |
Marine forecast
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