About Tangked Cave
Tangked Cave, sometimes referred to as Tangked Taked Shark Cave, is an advanced dive site situated in the open ocean off Bali's southeastern coast. This unique location lies between the small islands of Gili Tepekong and Gili Biaha, roughly a 30-minute boat ride from shore. It holds significance as a known habitat for reef sharks and boasts pristine coral reefs, offering a thrilling experience for experienced divers. Diving here involves descending into clear blue waters and navigating towards the cave entrance. The site features depths ranging from 15 meters down to over 40 meters. The topography includes a distinctive cave system and vibrant coral reefs, which divers explore to discover its diverse marine inhabitants. The journey often includes encounters with various fish species as you approach the main attractions. Tangked Cave is celebrated for its population of reef sharks, including both blacktip and whitetip species, which are frequently observed swimming around the cave. Beyond sharks, divers can spot moray eels, lionfish, and octopuses, all thriving within the healthy coral reef environment. The clear visibility typical of Bali's waters enhances these encounters, making marine life observation particularly rewarding. Due to strong currents and significant depth, this site presents a challenge, making it suitable for divers with at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Dives here are often planned to account for these conditions, ensuring a safe yet exhilarating adventure. A good buoyancy control is crucial for managing the depths and currents encountered at Tangked Cave.
Highlights
Blacktip reef shark encountersWhitetip reef shark sightingsUnique cave diving experiencePristine coral reef systemMoray eels and lionfishDeep dive opportunities
Dive site facts: Tangked Cave
- Depth
- 15–40 m
- Current
- Moderate
- Entry
- Liveaboard or dayboat
- Level
- Advanced
- Dive type
- Cave & cavern, Cave & cavern, Reef
- Region / port
- Bali
- Coordinates
- 8.5450° S, 115.5940° E
Conditions & Currents
Tangked Cave is characterized by strong currents, presenting challenging conditions that necessitate advanced diving skills. The currents here can be robust, so planning dives carefully is essential for safety and enjoyment. Due to the challenging nature of the currents and depth, it is recommended that divers possess at least an Advanced Open Water certification before attempting this site. Good buoyancy control is critical for managing the various depths and navigating the water flow effectively. Visibility is generally very clear in Bali's waters, but divers should always remain attentive to their depth and surroundings, especially in areas with clear water and limited reference points. There is no specific information provided regarding thermoclines, surge, or typical entry/exit techniques beyond the general expectation of challenging conditions.
Why dive Tangked Cave from a liveaboard?
Tangked Cave is one of Bali's signature dive sites. A liveaboard sleeps you on the water and puts you in the water for three to four guided dives per day, including dawn and night dives that day-boat operators rarely offer. You skip the daily commute back to port and reach quieter, less-crowded sites in the same region on a single trip.
Below are the liveaboards that include Tangked Cave on their Bali itineraries.
Liveaboards diving Tangked Cave
These liveaboards may visit Tangked Cave on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.
Naga Biru
Indonesia
12 guests40 m
$273/day
Ilike
Indonesia
16 guests40 m
$298/day
Mermaid I
Alor
15 guests28 m
$371/day
Sunshine Liveaboard
Indonesia
10 guests31 m
$191/day
Tiare Cruise
Indonesia
12 guests36.5 m
$419/day
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- Access
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- Theme
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- Current
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- Access
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© Esri — Maxar, Earthstar, GIS
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- Theme
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- Current
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- Access
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- Depth
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- Theme
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