Shark Hotel dive site

Overview

Description

Reefs flank sand channels. (2024) Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezii) are a popular sight for divers in the waters off Sint Maarten, as they play a critical role in maintaining a healthy reef ecosystem. Their presence helps control other fish populations, which subsequently prevents overgrazing on seagrass beds and coral reefs. To help protect these sharks from habitat degradation and overfishing, the Nature Foundation has been tagging and tracking individuals since 2016. Recent data analysis indicated that many of the tagged sharks spend significant amounts of time in the Man of War Shoal Marine Park. All types of fishing, including shark fishing, are banned in the MPA, which gives local marine populations a safe space to grow and live.

Location 17.98889, -63.05328Get Directions

Useful training for this sitePADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Aware Shark Conservation Diver, Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB) Diver, Dive Against Debris, Full Face Mask Diver, PADI Deep Diver, PADI Boat Diver, PADI Drift Diver, PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy, PADI Night Diver, PADI Underwater Photographer, PADI Underwater Videographer, PADI Underwater Naturalist, PADI Fish Identification, PADI Aware, PADI Coral Reef Conservation Diver, PADI Discover Local Diving

Dive Types

Reef, Ocean

Suggested Equipment

Camera, Dive computer, Dive Flag, Dive skin, Rash guard, Shorty, Surface Marker Buoy, Torch, Wetsuit

Entry

Boat

Common SightingsSurgeonfish, Boxfish / pufferfish, Lionfish, Goatfish, Trumpetfish / pipefish, Angelfish, Triggerfish, Butterflyfish, Barracuda, Grouper, Fish, Parrot fish, Parrotfish, Eagle ray, Rays, Sharks, Sea cucumber, Moray eel, Eels, Sea urchin, Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Gorgonian fan, Sea anemone, Coral, Brain coral, Reef Fish

Water Type

Salt

Maximum Depth 19 feet / 6 meters

Entry

BoatShore/Beach

Common SightingsSharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles

Water Type

Salt

Maximum Depth 19 feet / 6 meters

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