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Castle Rock
Submerged pinnacle with massive pelagic schools and reef sharks.
Harbour Dist.
48 km
Max Depth
30m
Current
Extreme current channel dive — the most thrilling underwater ride in Komodo.
45km
From Harbour
18m
Avg Depth
35m
Max Depth
Rescue
Min. Certification
Be prepared for extreme — up to 5 knots through the shotgun channel. expert current handling required. currents at this dive site. Check conditions before diving and follow your dive guide's instructions.
The Cauldron, also known as The Shotgun, is the most adrenaline-pumping dive in Komodo. A narrow channel creates extreme currents that accelerate divers through at speeds up to 5 knots.
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Visibility
12m avg
Current
Extreme — up to 5 knots through the Shotgun channel. Expert current handling required.
Max Depth
35m
Best Season
March, April, May +2
Avg Depth
18m
The Shotgun is a narrow channel where the current accelerates dramatically, propelling divers through at high speed — like an underwater rollercoaster. You emerge into a calm bowl (the Cauldron) surrounded by walls of gorgonian fans and soft corals. It is one of the most thrilling dive experiences in the world.
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