Shelikhov Gulf
| Shelikhov Gulf | |
|---|---|
| залив Шелихова | |
Location of the Shelikhov Gulf in the Sea of Okhotsk | |
| Location | North Asia |
| Coordinates | 60°N 158°E / 60°N 158°E |
| Type | Gulf |
| Primary inflows | Gizhiga river, Penzhina river, Yama river, Malkachan river, Palana river |
| Primary outflows | Sea of Okhotsk |
| Basin countries | Russia |
| Surface area | 130,000 km2 (50,000 sq mi) |
| Max. depth | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
Shelikhov Gulf (Russian: залив Шелихова) is a large gulf off the northwestern coast of Kamchatka, Russia. The gulf is named after Russian explorer Grigory Shelikhov.
It is located in the northeastern corner of the Sea of Okhotsk and branches into two main arms, Gizhigin Bay to the west and Penzhina Bay to the east. Its southwest corner is formed by the P'yagin Peninsula, Yam Bay, and the Yamsky Islands.
The Shelikhov Gulf should not be confused with much smaller Shelikhov Bay (Bukhta Shelikhova, 50.3764N, 155.62E), which is also in the Sea of Okhotsk on the northwestern coast of Paramushir Island.