The Cave of the Kastom Shark

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Munda, Solomon Islands

Best timeMay to November
Water temp28-30°C / 82-86°F
Visibility10-30m / 33-100ft
AccessBoat Dive
Dive typesScuba
DifficultyAdvanced
Max depth30 m
Avg depth18 m
Nearest airportMUA
Cave diveSharksUnique topography
Scuba

This is a unique dive site featuring a cave that connects the reef to an inland pool. The cave is believed by local custom ('kastom') to be home to a shark spirit, and it is a fascinating and atmospheric dive for experienced divers.

Features

A culturally significant cave dive. The dive involves entering a cavern on the reef and navigating through a tunnel to surface in a freshwater pool inland. The dive requires a local guide and experience in overhead environments.

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