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Aliwal Shoal

Umkomaas, South Africa
★ 5.0 (1 review)
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All levels

World-famous reef known for sharks, wrecks, and diverse life.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Aliwal Shoal Reef, offers a diverse range of diving experiences suitable for divers of various skill levels. The reef features both shallow and deeper sections, allowing exploration from beginner-friendly areas to more challenging wreck dives. Divers can enjoy exploring the underwater environment while appreciating the historical significance of the wrecks present. It’s known for its deep dives and the opportunity to encounter a wide array of marine life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

sharkwreckdrift divecoral reefwhalemanta raydolphinadvanced onlywide angle

Marine Life

Tiger SharkRagged-tooth Shark (Sand Tiger)Blacktip SharkHammerhead SharkOceanic Whitetip SharkHumpback WhaleDolphinManta RaySpotted Eagle RayPotato Bass (Grouper)NudibranchOctopusSea Turtle

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers shallow reef for beginners and deep sections with wrecks for advanced divers, catering to everyone.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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