Cenderawasih Bay
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West Papua, Indonesia
Best timeYear-round
Water temp28-30°C / 82-86°F
Visibility10-20m / 33-65ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba, Snorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth20 m
Avg depth10 m
Nearest airportMKW
Whale sharksWWII wrecksUnique biodiversity
ScubaSnorkel
Cenderawasih Bay in West Papua is famous for its resident population of whale sharks, which congregate around fishing platforms ('bagans') to feed on small fish. This allows for uniquely reliable and close encounters with the gentle giants. The bay also has numerous WWII wrecks.
Features
The main feature is the interaction with whale sharks under fishing platforms (bagans). The whale sharks have learned to suck small fish from the nets, providing predictable encounters. The bay also has pristine reefs and a number of WWII aircraft wrecks.
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