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Siaes Corner
Large schools of grey reef sharks off the corner on the incoming tide
Area photo: 陳德範（Chen, De-Fan） · CC BY 4.0
Siaes Corner is a vertical drop-off and corner where divers hook in and let the current bring the action to them. On the incoming tide, when marine life is at its busiest, large schools of grey reef sharks gather off the corner.
Where it is and how deep
7.2980° N, 134.2780° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The wall starts at about 3 m (10 ft) and falls to between 37 and 49 m (120–160 ft), so groups of different experience can dive the same corner at different levels. Divers set a reef hook to hold position in the current and watch the sharks and reef fish work the corner.
Marine life and season
- Reef sharks
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime |
Season follows Palau: Boats run every month; November to April has the best conditions, and June to December is typhoon season.
Dive videos
Underwater filming in Palau: The sharks of Siaes Corner · Richard Brooks- Lightning Strike Productions on YouTube
Questions divers ask
When is Siaes Corner at its best?+
On the incoming tide, when the current at the corner runs strong and large schools of grey reef sharks gather; a reef hook holds divers in place.
Sources
- Siaes Corner — Fish 'n Fins Palau
- Diving in Palau — Dive The World
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