Shark City

Coiba Island, Panama

Depth

30m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Shark City

Coiba Island, Panama

Depth

30m

Visibility

13m - 38m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Shark City

Also known as Ciudad De Los Tiburones. Here you will follow a gradual slope to a sandy bottom, surrounded by several rock pinnacles no deeper than 30 meters. On one side of the pinnacles, the water level drops to beyon diving limits, so all divers are requested to stay within permitted dive depth. Here you can explore the beautiful coral enveloped pinnacle and large array of marine life. As the name implies, this site is well known for it's frequent shark visits. Thrilling dive !

Shark City Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Rock, Shark

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

30m

Visibility Range

13m – 38m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 35%

O₂

CNS Load (25 min)

16% at 28m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Devil Rays
Groupers
Marble Rays
Pelagic Fish
Reef Sharks
Scissor Tailed Chromis
Snappers
Various

Weather Conditions

Water Temperature ℃

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Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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.

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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