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Osborne Shoals

Sydney, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Advanced

Deep offshore reef with sharks and dramatic rock formations.

Boat Access
24m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a deep, offshore reef system known for its dramatic underwater topography of large boulders, gutters, and swim-throughs. It is one of Sydney's premier locations for observing aggregations of Grey Nurse Sharks. The exposed nature means conditions must be right, but the reward is a spectacular dive.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

Grey Nurse SharkWobbegong SharkPort Jackson SharkEastern Blue GroperKingfishGiant CuttlefishYellowtail ScadBull Ray

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep profiles, strong potential currents, and exposed offshore location.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.4°C

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