Big Fish
A fast-paced thrill dive with strong currents and open-water movement. Best treated as an expert site and planned conservatively.
Quick facts
Depth
15-40m+
Difficulty
Expert
Reef type
Deep wall and current
From shore
West coast, close to the deep drop-off
Marine life
Thousands of pelagics, sharks, trevally, barracuda
Best for
Fast-current action and shark encounters
Getting there
Boat only; experienced divers
Coordinates
-8.2000, 125.5420 · Atauro West
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