Aliwal Shoal Suggest edit

South Africa Suggest · KwaZulu-Natal Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

40 minAvg dive time

April to SeptemberBest months

22.0–26.0 °CWater (summer)

18.0–22.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Aliwal Shoal is a fossilized sand dune reef where ragged-tooth sharks aggregate seasonally, making it famous for shark diving.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 18.0–22.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rock coral Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses for reef shots, macro for small marine life

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