Shark Cave earns its name. This boat-access site in Western Australia puts you in close proximity to grey nurse sharks and Port Jackson sharks, with wobbegongs typically settled on the bottom throughout the cavern environment. Depths run from 11 to 26 metres, with visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres in the clearer conditions. Moderate to strong current moves through regularly, and surge adds an additional variable inside the overhead sections. Dhu fish, Western blue groupers, and smooth rays round out the marine life. The combination of depth, current, surge, and overhead environment means this site demands solid buoyancy control and genuine overhead environment experience before you drop in.

Fish Hook Bay offers a gentle introduction to reef diving in Western Australia, with easy shallow waters reaching just 10 metres and visibility that can stretch to 20 metres on a good day. The reef supports coral gardens alongside a varied cast of marine life, including western blue devils, king wrasse, buffalo bream, and several ray species such as smooth, black, fiddler, and eagle rays. Sea stars, sea cucumbers, and nudibranchs are worth seeking out along the bottom, and dolphins occasionally pass through. Current is typically mild, making it manageable for newer divers. Watch for boat traffic and occasional surge near the reef.

Eagle Bay combines natural reef, a wreck, and artificial reef structures across a depth range of 6 to 32 metres, giving intermediate divers plenty to explore across multiple visits. Visibility runs 10 to 25 metres, though moderate currents require attention, particularly around the deeper sections where down-currents can develop. Australian sea lions are a genuine highlight here, curious and interactive by reputation. Port Jackson sharks, Australian giant cuttlefish, western blue groper, harlequin fish, and western rock lobster round out the regular cast. Watch your buoyancy near the bottom: stonefish, lionfish, and sea urchins are present and easy to miss.

Nancy Cove is a calm, shallow site that works well for beginner divers and snorkellers. Depths run from 2 to 8 metres with no current to deal with, and visibility regularly reaches 15 to 30 metres, so you can see clearly across the reef and into the cave. The cave feature is worth exploring slowly as wobbegong sharks rest on the bottom and octopus tuck themselves into crevices. Out on the reef, keep an eye out for cuttlefish, snapper, buffalo bream, and western rock lobster. Surge can push you around near the cave entrance, so move steadily and stay aware of your position.

Green Island offers shore-based reef diving off Western Australia, with visibility ranging from 10 to 18 metres giving you a clear view of the surrounding reef and its various species. The site runs from shallow areas down to 35 metres, so as a beginner you'll want to stay in the shallower sections where the diving is more relaxed and manageable. Currents here are variable, meaning conditions can change between visits, so always check before you get in. Watch your buoyancy carefully around the reef, as the coral is sharp and contact can cause cuts as well as damage the reef itself.

Nurses Quarters earns its name from the grey nurse sharks and Port Jackson sharks that gather in and around its cave system, making species interaction the defining feature of this site. Depths run from 10 to 22 metres, with visibility reaching up to 30 metres in good conditions. Moderate current is the norm, but surge inside the cave demands genuine buoyancy control and situational awareness. Wobbegong rest along the reef structure, and various reef fish move through the surrounding area. This is a boat entry site that rewards experienced divers who can read conditions and manage themselves in overhead environments without disturbing the animals.

West Patch is a boat-access reef and cave dive in Western Australia that rewards intermediate divers with a solid mix of pelagic and benthic life across 18 to 26 metres. Visibility ranges from 4 to 15 metres depending on conditions, and moderate to strong current means you should plan your dive around the slack. The caves and overhangs shelter wobbegong sharks and Australian giant cuttlefish, while Port Jackson sharks and nurse sharks are regular fixtures on the reef structure. Keep an eye out for Australian sea lions, Western blue devils, harlequin fish, and Western rock lobster tucked into crevices. Western Australian dhufish round out the species list in the deeper sections.

Swirl Reef combines a dynamic reef environment with cave sections, giving intermediate divers plenty to work with across depths of 4 to 24 metres. Visibility swings considerably, from 3 metres on rougher days up to 20 metres when conditions align, so timing your visit matters. Current is variable, and surge near the cave openings and sharp coral demand attentive buoyancy. The marine life mix leans characteristically Western Australian: Australian sea lions show up with their usual curiosity, while western blue devils and harlequin fish hold territory around the reef structure. Smooth rays, buffalo bream, western king wrasse, Australian giant cuttlefish, and western rock lobster round out what you can reasonably expect to encounter.