Puducherry · boat
Coral Shark Reef
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Puducherry
11.93000°N, 79.85000°E
Puducherry reef known for the region's best odds of seeing whitetip reef sharks, in an easy depth range for all levels.
- Depth
- 5–23 m
- Vis
- 15–25 m
- Current
- mild
- Health
- Unscored
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- Geo (surface approx.)
- 11.93000°N, 79.85000°E
- Entry / access
- boat
- Difficulty
- beginner
Approximate position from published sources.
A reef of coral formations on soft sand from about 5 m to the low 20s, open to all certification levels. Whitetip reef sharks are the draw, along with snapper, fusiliers and the occasional turtle.
Open Water; accessible to all levels
- Best season
- Year-round; spring and autumn best
- Last reviewed
- 20 Oct 2026 by editorial
Hazards
Marine life
Typical: whitetip reef shark, snapper, fusilier, bannerfish, sea turtle
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Questions people search
How deep is Coral Shark Reef?
5–23 m.
Is Coral Shark Reef suitable for beginners?
beginner — Open Water; accessible to all levels
Sources
- 8 Best Dive Spots in India · SSI (Scuba Schools International)
Supports: depth, level, bestSeason, marineLife
- 7 Diving Hotspots in Pondicherry · UW360
Supports: depth, level, marineLife
- Top Dive Sites in India Not to Be Missed · PADI Blog
Supports: level, marineLife
- Scuba Diving in Pondicherry · Digit Insurance travel guide
Supports: level
Related sites
Other beginner plates in Puducherry.
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