Shark Net Beach is a small beach on the southern edge of Huskisson, named for the netted swimming enclosure that once protected bathers. The Shoalhaven tourism body lists it first among Jervis Bay's snorkelling spots, praising its calm, crystal-clear water, and Curious Campers identifies it as a quality snorkelling spot near rocky areas.

The site is shallow and gentle: sand, patches of weed and rocky edges where small reef fish, octopus, crabs and juvenile fish shelter. Rays, flathead and bream are regularly seen on the sand, and after dark the shallows are a good place to find cephalopods and crustaceans. It is essentially a beginner's snorkel and a very easy place to test gear, with the Huskisson dive shops, cafés and accommodation only minutes away on foot.

Published scuba information is minimal, and depths close to shore are modest, so it is best thought of as a snorkelling and training venue rather than a dive site. The western shore of the bay is sheltered from ocean swell but becomes choppy in strong north-easterlies, and visibility drops after rain when Currambene Creek flushes tannin-stained water into the bay nearby. Boats pass close by on their way in and out of Currambene Creek, so snorkellers should stay close to shore. The beach lies within the Jervis Bay Marine Park. Its real value is convenience: divers waiting for a boat trip or finishing a course can slip in for a snorkel between sessions, and families staying in Huskisson can walk there with children and gear. Water temperatures range from about 15 °C in late winter to 23 °C in late summer, so a 5–7 mm wetsuit is sensible for anything longer than a quick summer snorkel, and a hood helps from June to October.

Jervis Bay is about 2.5–3 hours south of Sydney via the M1 and Princes Highway, turning onto Jervis Bay Road at Falls Creek. Shark Net Beach is at the southern end of Huskisson, a short walk from Owen Street and the town centre. Park in the town and walk to the beach; enter from the sand and snorkel along the rocks and net area.

Inside Jervis Bay the water is sheltered from ocean swell, but the bay is big enough for wind chop: strong north-easterlies (summer afternoons) make the western and southern shores choppy, and southerly or westerly winds affect the northern shore less. Diving is possible on most days of the year at one shore or another. Visibility is usually 8–15 m, better in winter, and drops after heavy rain when Currambene Creek and Moona Moona Creek flush tannin water into the bay.

Tides are small but high tide gives better visibility at the beach entries.

Snorkel along the rocky edges and the shallow sand and weed, checking around the net area for small fish and invertebrates.

No scheduled guided shore dives; Dive Jervis Bay and other Huskisson operators hire gear and give site advice, and occasionally run training or snorkel sessions. It is a short walk from the Huskisson dive shops, making it handy for gear checks and snorkel lessons.