Dive-site story
Situated along the western coastline of Xiaoliuqiu, Shanfu features gently sloping coral reefs transitioning into wide sand patches. Green sea turtles frequent the shallow reef flats to feed on algae and rest among rocky overhangs. Moving deeper across the sandy flats reveals garden eel colonies swaying in the water column, alongside scattered hard coral formations sheltering juvenile reef fish and diverse macro critters.
Reliable encounters with resident green sea turtles resting on reef ledges and shallow plateaus
Expansive sandy seafloor populated by colonies of garden eels
Sheltered conditions along the western coast during prevailing northeastern winter monsoons
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The site provides sheltered waters during the winter monsoon months, offering reliable diving when other northern and eastern Taiwanese sites are blown out.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded sea kraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Peacock mantis shrimpOdontodactylus scyllarus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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