The reef and your safety are of paramount importance to us at Sharks Bay so we ask all guests swimming and snorkelling from our beach to use the safe entry points of either our floating pontoon (located opposite the restaurant) or the sandy beach entrance near to the boat jetty. Entry from other points on the beach is not allowed and by not using the designated entry areas (above) you will be damaging the reef. Boat traffic is busy early morning and mid afternoon so we advise guests not to snorkel during these periods and take extra care at all times.
At Sharks Bay we kindly ask our guests to take care of the following to protect our reef and also to abide by the laws of the National Parks;
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DO NOT feed the fish or touch the coral
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DO NOT walk on the reef
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DO use the designated entry points to the sea
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DO NOT dive near boat propellers
We would appreciate that if you see people feeding the fish or entering the beach on the reef that you bring this to the attention of a member of staff. The rules of the National Parks are as follows and please note that offenders can be liable for prosecution:
NATIONAL PARK RULES
- Do not collect, remove or damage any material, living or dead, from Protected Areas (corals, shells, fish, plants, fossils, etc.).
- It is prohibited to drive off marked tracks and to drive any motor vehicles on the beach.
- Camping is prohibited unless in designated areas (by notice).
- Do not litter. Place garbage in proper disposal containers or take it with you.
- It is prohibited to access any closed area.
- It is prohibited to walk or anchor on any reef area. Please use marked access points.
- Fish feeding upsets the biological balance on the reef and is therefore prohibited.
- Fishing and spearfishing are not allowed in Protected Areas.
- All visitors must leave Protected Areas by sunset unless using a designated camping area.
- Access to diving areas is recommended at designated access points only. This reduces damage to reef areas.
- Please take note of any instructions posted in Protected Areas. Offenders are subject to prosecution according to the terms of Law 102 of 1983.