Shark Bank (Mahé) Dive Site — Seychelles
About Shark Bank (Mahé)
A granite plateau 8km offshore rising from 45m to 18m. Strong currents attract whale sharks, grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and large schools of fish. Widely regarded as the premier dive site in the inner Seychelles, best dived during the calm northwest monsoon season.
Site Information
- Depth: 18–45 m
- Difficulty: advanced
- Site type: Reef
- Best time: Sep-Nov (whale sharks)
- Region: Seychelles
Highlights
- Whale sharks
- Grey reef sharks
- Eagle rays
- Granite plateau