Shark Bank
Mahé · Seychelles
Offshore granite outcrop rising from 30 m to 8 m below the surface. Top draws schooling yellowtail barracuda and snapper; deeper edges bring eagle rays and the occasional whale shark on the seasonal migration. Current can be ripping.
Conditions
Depth
8 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Often strong
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
10 to 20 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 20 |
| Current | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Red Fody
Last confirmed Jun 6, 2026 · 91 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Stingray
Last confirmed Feb 26, 2026 · 46 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Whale shark
Last confirmed Nov 15, 2025 · 45 records
Very likely
Most dives
Eagle ray
Last confirmed Feb 7, 2024 · 1 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Schooling yellowtail barracuda
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear