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City of sharks

City of sharks

Coiba Island, Panama

Depth
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42m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

City of sharks

Coiba Island, Panama

City of sharks
Depth
Depth Icon

42m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

10m - 30m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About City of sharks

This scuba dive consists of some pinnacles which descend down from a depth of 28 meters and descends down to the sea floor at a depth of 45 meters.Marine life in this area include bull sharks, tiger sharks, hammerhead sharks, white tip reef sharks, snapper, rays and much more.The current in this area make this scuba dive best performed as a drift dive

City of sharks Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

42m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 27%

O2

13% at 40m / 28%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Devil Rays
  • Giant Mantas
  • Grouper
  • Snapper
  • Spotted Eagle Rays
  • Turtles
  • White Tip Reef Sharks
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

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