Shark Arena

Shark Arena, similar to Shark Cathedral but with a significantly greater surf, is only appropriate for expert dives unless the weather is exceptionally calm. The highly oxygenated water formed by the waves pounding on Snake Island provides a great habitat for the scores of reef sharks that surround the arena, making for a spectacular diving experience.

At any given moment, up to 30 sharks can be seen here. The Snake and Round Islands are Mauritius's most northern islands, and they provide the clearest visibility (rarely less than 30m). The circumstances for beginning dives are typically cloudy, disrupted by constant boat traffic, but it's also rather brainless diving and ideal for someone new to the bends to get used to the underwater motion.

There will be some coral, as well as fish and maybe turtles, but it is not the finest site to scuba dive in Shark Arena. It's only a stopover for newbies before moving on to larger and greater things! Many visitors consider this to be one of the Best Diving Sites in Mauritius.