Boa Vista · Cabo Verde · Wall
Shark Point
Sand tiger sharks resting inside the caves of the wall
Shark Point is a wall dive off Boa Vista whose face is cut with many caves. Sand tiger sharks and nurse sharks use those caves to rest and shelter, so divers come here to see both species resting inside the rock.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Boa Vista and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive follows the wall to a maximum of 22 m, past the caves in its face. The rock is riddled with small holes, cracks and caves, and that broken surface makes this a very rich site, with a wide variety of species living in it.
Marine life and season
- Sand tiger sharks
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Fair |
Season follows Boa Vista: Boats run all year; loggerheads mate around the reef rocks Jun–Sep, and rougher winter seas can affect the diving.
Dive videos
DIVING WITH SHARK IN BOA VISTA ISLAND - CAPE VERDE · Ivonilson Gois on YouTube
Sources
- Diving in Boa Vista – Soul Tours Cabo Verde — Soul Tours Cabo Verde
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Reef
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Reef
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Sand slope
A sandy-bottomed site for refreshing basic skills
Reef
Sand tiger sharks and stingrays on a reef that appears at 22 m
Wreck
An old fishing boat resting on its starboard side
Similar dives elsewhere
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Wall
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