Stegostoma Bay Dive Site — Djibouti

Stegostoma Bay dive site in Djibouti

About Stegostoma Bay

Named after the leopard sharks (Stegostoma fasciatum) that frequent this sandy bay near Moucha Island. A gentle slope leads to a sandy bottom where multiple leopard sharks rest during the day, often accompanied by remoras and bluespotted ribbontail rays.

Site Information

  • Depth: 8–22 m
  • Difficulty: intermediate
  • Site type: reef
  • Current: Mild currents, best at slack tide
  • Best time: October–February
  • Region: Djibouti

Highlights

  • Leopard Sharks
  • Bluespotted Rays
  • Sandy Bottom
  • Remoras

Marine Life at Stegostoma Bay

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