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Best leopard shark Dive Sites in the World

Explore top-rated dive spots tagged with leopard shark across multiple destinations.

Australia

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Julian Rocks

Byron Bay · New South Wales · Australia

Where tropical and temperate currents collide at a volcanic rock outcrop, drawing leopard sharks, manta rays, turtles, and grey nurse sharks to Byron Bay's marine park.

Madagascar

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Nosy Tanikely

Nosy Be · Diana · Madagascar

A tiny marine reserve island off Nosy Be with giant gorgonian sea fans, hawksbill turtles on every dive, and leopard sharks resting on the sandy bottom.

Thailand

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Shark Point

Phuket · Andaman Sea · Thailand

Three pinnacles covered in soft coral. Named for leopard sharks resting on the sandy bottom.

Hin Bida

Ao Nang · Krabi Province · Thailand

A submerged limestone pinnacle south of Phi Phi Islands renowned for blacktip reef sharks, leopard sharks, and vibrant soft coral gardens.

Koh Phayam

Ranong · Ranong Province · Thailand

A little-known island in the northern Andaman Sea off Ranong province, where undived coral reefs, rocky pinnacles, and mangrove channels support sea turtles, leopard sharks, and prolific macro life in water that sees virtually no dive tourism.

United States

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San Diego Kelp Forest

San Diego · California · United States

The kelp forests off La Jolla and Point Loma rank among California's most accessible temperate diving, where giant kelp canopies shelter leopard sharks, garibaldi, and harbour seals in rocky reef habitat.