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Shark Island

Kosrae · Federated States of Micronesia

Shark Island is a submerged reef pinnacle rising to within 8 meters of the surface off Kosrae's northeast coast, where the convergence of two current channels creates a perpetual fish soup that attracts grey reef sharks and Napoleon wrasse in exceptional concentrations. The top of the pinnacle is blanketed in a mosaic of hard corals that scientists have cited as among the highest-coverage reefs in FSM, with virtually no bleaching scars visible. Schooling jacks and fusiliers sweep through the water column in synchronised baitball formations whenever a current is running.

Conditions

Depth

8 to 35 m

Advanced depths

Current

Usually gentle

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

25 to 40 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

27 to 30°C

3mm wetsuit

Month by month

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Water (°C)	27	27	27	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	27	27
Vis (m)	15	15	20	20	25	25	25	20	20	15	15	15
Current	Strong	Strong	Moderate	Moderate	Gentle	Gentle	Gentle	Moderate	Moderate	Strong	Strong	Strong