Indonesian wobbegong shark resting under a ledge off Alor

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Sharks Galore

Pura Island, Alor, Indonesia

  • Advanced
  • Moderate current
  • Best Mar to Dec

Sharks Galore is an advanced dive site in Pura Island, Alor, Indonesia. Dives run from 10 to 30 m, with moderate current. The best months are March to December. Marine life here includes white-tip reef shark, black-tip reef shark and napoleon wrasse.

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Conditions at Sharks Galore

Max depth
30 m
Depth range
10–30 m
Current
Moderate
Level
Advanced
Depth profile: dives from 10 m to 30 m.

Safety

Current
Strong and changes fast; dive it with a local guide.

About Sharks Galore

Sharks Galore is a drift dive along the east coast of Pura Island in the Alor Pantar Strait, known for grey reef and whitetip sharks and dogtooth tuna. Sightings are less reliable than they once were, and drifts often end at Clown Valley next door.

Sharks Galore runs along the eastern coast of Pura Island, in the Alor Pantar Strait. It is dived as a drift from the boat, usually a gentler one than the strait's wilder sites, over a reef dotted with anemones. The dive often finishes at Clown Valley, the next site along.

The name comes from the grey reef sharks seen here, with whitetip reef sharks and dogtooth tuna also passing through. Recent reports suggest the sharks are not as reliable as they once were, and some divers have seen none, so treat them as a bonus rather than a promise.

When to dive Sharks Galore

Best months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Season

Right now
Main season
March to December, when Alor's dive centres run their season.
Best visibility
The dry months, when it can reach 30 metres or more.

Marine life at Sharks Galore

What divers report seeing here. Tap one to see where else it turns up.

Type of diving

Questions about Sharks Galore

Can you see sharks at Sharks Galore?

Often, though less reliably than in the past. Grey reef sharks are the main draw, with whitetip reef sharks and dogtooth tuna also seen. Some recent dives have had none.

What kind of dive is Sharks Galore?

A drift along the east coast of Pura Island, usually gentler than the Alor Pantar Strait's stronger sites. It often ends at Clown Valley.

Where is Sharks Galore?

On the eastern side of Pura Island, in the Alor Pantar Strait between Alor and Pantar.

Who can dive Sharks Galore?

Divers comfortable drifting in current. The strait's water can change quickly, so follow your guide's timing.

When is the best time to dive in Alor?

Alor's dive centres run their season from March to December, with the best visibility in the dry months.

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