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About this site
Lion's Den is a thrilling dive site off Sandalwood Island in Fiji, known for its dramatic underwater terrain. The site features steep walls, swim-throughs, and overhangs teeming with soft corals. Expect strong currents that attract pelagic species like sharks, barracuda, and tuna. The vibrant marine life includes reef fish, turtles, and occasional manta rays. Visibility is excellent, often exceeding 30 meters. Best suited for advanced divers due to the challenging conditions. The site offers an adrenaline-filled dive with stunning biodiversity.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Palette TangParacanthurus hepatusReported here · unconfirmed
Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatusReported here · unconfirmed
Longfin BannerfishHeniochus acuminatusReported here · unconfirmed
Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesusReported here · unconfirmed
Spotted ParrotfishCetoscarus ocellatusReported here · unconfirmed
Harlequin SweetlipsPlectorhinchus chaetodonoidesReported here · unconfirmed
Steephead ParrotfishChlorurus microrhinosReported here · unconfirmed
Dotted WrasseCirrhilabrus punctatusReported here · unconfirmed
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