Gökova Bay Canyon Dive Site — Turkey

Gökova Bay Canyon dive site in Turkey

About Gökova Bay Canyon

An underwater canyon in Gökova Bay Marine Reserve, home to Mediterranean sandbar sharks. The deep canyon provides habitat for rare species and the sandy slopes host garden eels swaying in the current. This protected marine area is one of Turkey's most important conservation sites for shark species.

Site Information

  • Depth: 15–35 m
  • Difficulty: advanced
  • Site type: Wall
  • Current: Can have strong current in canyon
  • Best time: May–Oct
  • Region: Turkey

Highlights

  • Sandbar Sharks
  • Canyon
  • Garden Eels
  • Marine Reserve

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