Cannibal Rock Dive Site — Komodo

About Cannibal Rock

One of the world's best muck and macro dive sites, located in the remote Horseshoe Bay of southern Rinca. Covered in vivid soft corals and home to incredible critter diversity including frogfish, nudibranchs, decorator crabs, and the rare Coleman shrimp on fire urchins.

Site Information

• Depth: 5–30 m
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Site type: Pinnacle
• Current: Cannibal Rock experiences currents that can be challenging due to its location in an area influenced by upwelling currents delivering nutrient-rich waters. The site's large shallow areas allow for extended bottom times if divers are prepared for the colder temperatures and potential strong currents.
• Best time: Year-round
• Region: Komodo

Highlights

• Macro paradise
• Frogfish
• Nudibranchs
• Soft corals

Marine Life at Cannibal Rock

• Reef Manta Ray
• Mola Mola
• Whitetip Reef Shark
• Napoleon Wrasse
• Scorpionfish
• Pufferfish
• Anthias
• Triggerfish

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