What level of diving experience is required for Western Shoals?

Western Shoals is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Western Shoals?

At Western Shoals, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, sea turtles, octopus, nudibranchs.

Where is Western Shoals located?

Western Shoals is located in Guam, in the Guam region (coordinates: 13.4527, 144.6540).

Western Shoals Diving - Guam, Guam

DifficultyBeginner

Description

Western Shoals is a beginner-friendly dive site in Guam's Apra Harbor, featuring a shallow coral reef with easy access and consistently calm conditions. The reef plateau hosts a remarkable density of marine life relative to its shallow depth, with anemonefish, triggerfish, and moorish idols among the colorful residents. Sea turtles regularly cruise through, and the sandy areas between coral patches reveal garden eels and mantis shrimp burrows. The reliable conditions and abundant marine encounters make Western Shoals an excellent training and recreational dive site.