The Shark Bay tourism guide describes Sandy Point, a sanctuary zone on the eastern side of Dirk Hartog Island, as one of Shark Bay's best coral areas. Sheltered from the Indian Ocean on the bay side of the island, the reef supports hard corals, sponges and tropical fish, with turtles, rays and dugong possible in the surrounding seagrass of the World Heritage-listed bay. Access is by private boat or island 4WD, and no dive services exist.

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Sandy Point is on the eastern, bay side of Dirk Hartog Island, reached by boat from Denham (roughly 30-45 km across the bay) or from the island via 4WD track after crossing on the barge from Steep Point. Visitors need to be self-sufficient.

Shark Bay is dominated by strong southerly winds, which blow most days from about October to March and often exceed 20 knots by late morning; the calmest conditions are in April-June and on early mornings. The inner bay is shallow and well protected from ocean swell, but the western shores of Dirk Hartog Island and Steep Point face the full Indian Ocean. Water is 17-19°C in winter and 23-26°C in summer.

The eastern side of Dirk Hartog Island is sheltered from ocean swell but exposed to the prevailing southerlies across the bay.

Anchor in sand clear of coral and snorkel over the reef in 2-6 m.

No dive operator; private boats and island visitors.