Dive-site story
White Bank sits off the coast of Praslin, characterized by sculpted granitic boulders scattered over pale sandy plains. Divers navigate between towering rock formations, exploring crevices where reef fauna congregates and scanning the surrounding sandy floor for resting rays. Mild to moderate currents bring clean oceanic water past the structures, attracting schools of reef fish and occasional pelagic visitors.
Granite boulder formations forming natural overhangs and swim-throughs
Stingrays and whitetip reef sharks resting on the pale sand patches
Schools of yellow snapper, sweetlips, and batfish schooling around the rocks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Inter-monsoon transition months provide the calmest sea conditions and clearest visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluestripe SnapperLutjanus kasmira | Common | ||||||||||||
| Day OctopusOctopus cyanea | Common |
Marine forecast
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