Shark @ Komodo, Indonesia

by Travel Tips and Stories

Komodo National Park in Indonesia is teeming with marine life, including various species of shark. The waters are world-renowned for their biodiversity and offer spectacular diving and snorkelling experiences right around the islands.
Here’s what you need to know about the sharks in Komodo: Common Species
Whitetip reef shark: The most commonly spotted shark in the area. They often patrol along the seabed and in shallow coral reefs.
Blacktip reef shark: A more shy species with distinctive black fin tips, often seen in shallow, clear water.
Grey reef shark: Larger and more active, often found near steep walls and underwater mountains where there is a current.
Nurse shark and bamboo shark: Sometimes seen in crevices or resting on the seabed.
Whale Shark: Spotted sporadically, particularly around the northern part of the park.
Best Spots to See Them Karang Makassar (Manta Point) & The Passage: Known for sightings of the blacktip reef shark.
Batu Bolong & Castle Rock: Famous dive sites in the north where the current can be strong, attracting large schools of fish and active reef sharks.
Siaba Besar: A large, calm bay. Perfect for both novice snorkellers and divers, with plenty of turtles and small reef sharks.