How deep is Fahal Island (Shark Island)?

Fahal Island (Shark Island) ranges from 5 to 40 metres deep (16–131 feet) — a deep dive at its limit. It is a saltwater site rated as intermediate difficulty. Depths vary across the site, so plan your profile to your training and verify conditions locally.

Is Fahal Island (Shark Island) a shore dive or a boat dive?

Fahal Island (Shark Island) is a boat dive — access is by boat rather than from shore. The entry area is recorded as moderately exposed to surge. No facilities are recorded at the site, and cell service is recorded as good. Entry details and parking notes, where known, are listed in the access section of this page.

Can beginners dive Fahal Island (Shark Island)?

Fahal Island (Shark Island) is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. Listed depths run from 5 to 40 metres (16–131 feet). Access is by boat. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Fahal Island (Shark Island)?

September to May for best visibility; summer brings warmer water but greener plankton-rich conditions. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Fahal Island (Shark Island)?

Divers at Fahal Island (Shark Island) in Oman commonly report sightings of Mobula ray, Whale shark, Green turtle, Honeycomb moray, and Eagle ray. Honeycomb moray is recorded as common sightings, while Whale shark is seasonal, while Mobula ray, Green turtle, and Eagle ray are reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Fahal Island (Shark Island)

Muscat, Oman

Open Water suggested5–40 m (16–131 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Fahal Island (Shark Island) at a glance

Fahal Island (Shark Island) is an intermediate boat dive site in Muscat, Oman with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). The best time to dive is typically September to May for best visibility; summer brings warmer water but greener plankton-rich conditions.. Divers commonly see Mobula ray, Whale shark, and Green turtle. Recent reports put the water around 31°C (88°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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Site hazards: Deep wall (depth control); cave swim-through; boat traffic close to Muscat; occasional current and reduced visibility after plankton blooms.

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Known for: Honeycomb moray, Barracuda, Blacktip reef shark

Best time: September to May for best visibility; summer brings warmer water but greener plankton-rich conditions.

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

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Marine life seen at this site

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Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A limestone wedge of an island about 4 km off the Muscat coast, roughly 25 minutes by boat from the marina, and the closest serious dive to the city. Reef and wall terrain drops to around 30-40 m, with healthy hard and soft coral gardens and a cave swim-through, plus a small tug-boat wreck at about 30 m off the north side. It is nicknamed Shark Island for the blacktip and other reef sharks that rest on adjacent sandbanks, and whale sharks are occasionally seen resting on the seabed here. Visibility runs 10-30 m and several distinct sites ring the island.

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Deep wall (depth control); cave swim-through; boat traffic close to Muscat; occasional current and reduced visibility after plankton blooms.

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