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Wide view from the wooded Harissa hillside over the Jounieh waterfront and the curve of the bay, with the coast running away to the north

Beirut & Jounieh · Lebanon · Reef

Shark Point

Eagle rays over deep offshore rock, sand tigers in summer

Area photo: Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA · CC BY 2.0

Shark Point is an offshore rock structure off Beirut, reached by boat. It is a deep, open-water site averaging around 34 m with a maximum near 38 m, where currents can be significant. Stingrays on the sand and eagle rays in the water column are the reliable draw, and smalltooth sand tiger sharks are reported in July and August.

Where it is and how deep

Depth profile of Shark Point: typical dive to 38 m (to 125 ft) 18 m · Open Water30 m · Advanced40 m · Recreational limit38 mtypical dive
Depths on a shared scale to 50 m (164 ft); dashed lines mark common certification limits.

33.8906° N, 35.4556° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.

The dive

The boat runs out from Beirut to an offshore rock with real topography and real water movement. Most of the dive is spent around 34 m, with the deepest point near 38 m, so it is a short, deep profile. Visibility ranges from roughly 6 m to 25 m depending on season and conditions, and currents can be significant.

Stingrays rest on the sand around the rock and eagle rays pass in the water column; they are the reliable sightings. Moray eels live in the rock structure and are often out and moving more than at shallower sites. Smalltooth sand tiger sharks are reported here, mostly in July and August, while spring and autumn bring the best all-round conditions: settled sea, decent visibility and manageable current.

Marine life and season

  • Stingrays
  • Eagle rays
  • Sand tiger sharks
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Season follows Beirut & Jounieh: June to October is the reliable window, with September and October clearest; winter boats cancel often, and sand tigers are reported mostly in July and August.

Know before you go

  • Currents can be significant on this open-water site; it is an advanced dive for deep-certified divers.

Questions divers ask

How deep is Shark Point in Beirut?+

Shark Point averages around 34 m with a maximum near 38 m, and it is dived by advanced, deep-certified divers.

When are sand tiger sharks seen at Shark Point?+

Smalltooth sand tiger sharks are reported at Shark Point mostly in July and August.

Sources

  1. Shark Point, Beirut — SEALS — SEALS Diving Center
  2. Every Dive Site on the Lebanese Coast — SEALS — SEALS Diving Center
  3. SDLL Dive Sites — SDLL Club

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