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6 Mile Reef

Sodwana Bay, South Africa
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★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Advanced

Deep offshore reef system known for sharks and topography.

Boat Access
30m Avg Depth
47m Max Depth

About this dive site

The 6 Mile reef is a notable dive site located in Sodwana Bay, comprised of several smaller reef systems. Among these, Snappers College stands out as one of the newest discoveries in the area. It’s particularly appealing to those interested in sharks and deep diving, with Gotham being a prominent feature for experienced divers exploring greater depths. Snappers College represents a relatively new addition to the local underwater landscape. Gotham is specifically highlighted as an attraction for deep-water enthusiasts.
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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

sharkcoral reefdeep diveadvanced onlyboat divepinnacle

Marine Life

SnapperPotato BassMoray EelHard CoralsSoft CoralsGamefish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Maximum depth of 47 meters is suitable for experienced, deep-certified divers only.

Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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