Shark Pit, Mauritius
Shark Pit is one of the most famous dive sites in Mauritius, located at the foot of Pigeon Rock, near Flat Island in the north. This site is a natural amphitheater formed by an ancient cave
You can observe grey reef sharks, blacktip reef sharks, and sometimes bull or silvertip sharks. Tuna and barracuda are also frequently seen.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 27
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 25
Eagle Ray
Green Turtle
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Reef Manta Ray
Hawksbill Turtle
Grey Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 40