Castle Rock Dive Site — Komodo

About Castle Rock

A submerged pinnacle in open water with powerful currents attracting massive schools of fish, grey reef sharks, and occasional mantas. The flat top at around 5m is carpeted with hard corals, while the walls plunge into the blue with whitetip and grey reef sharks patrolling constantly.

Site Information

• Depth: 5–35 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: Pinnacle
• Current: Currents at Castle Rock range from medium to very strong, influenced by tidal cycles. Divers are advised to drop in up-current and descend quickly, utilizing reef hooks in the current splits. Experienced divers comfortable with strong current operation are essential for this site.
• Best time: April-November
• Region: Komodo

Highlights

• Grey reef sharks
• Massive fish schools
• Strong currents
• Trevally

Marine Life at Castle Rock

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

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