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Shark Alley

Shark Alley

Grand Cayman Island: East End, Cayman Islands

Depth
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19m

Visibility
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7m - 21m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Shark Alley

Shark Alley, nestled in the East End of Grand Cayman Island, offers a captivating dive experience down the renowned Grand Cayman Wall. Divers can descend to about 30 meters, following the wall's contours before ascending through a picturesque sand chute, adorned with imposing coral heads. This dive journey unfolds in a channel, revealing its full splendor during an incoming tide. The depth variation from 19 to 30 meters allows divers to explore a range of underwater landscapes.

The site is not only known for its stunning wall and coral formations but also for its unique terrain features, including an intriguing cave. The highlight of Shark Alley, as its name suggests, is the opportunity to observe sharks in their natural habitat, adding an element of thrill and wonder to the dive. This combination of dramatic wall landscapes, diverse marine life, and the exhilarating presence of sharks makes Shark Alley a must-visit destination for divers visiting the Cayman Islands.

Shark Alley Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Shark

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

19m

Visibility Range

7m 21m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 48%

O2

14% at 17m / 36%

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Marine Life

  • Grouper
  • Rays
  • Sharks
  • Tarpon
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.

  • Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.

  • High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

  • Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

  • Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

  • Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

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