Cathedral

Spectacular amphitheater dive famous for ragged tooth sharks.

Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
24m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Cathedral, is a popular location on Aliwal Shoal. It’s a remarkable amphitheater structure offering multiple entry points – through the large front archway, an opening in the roof, or a swim-through passage. The formation leads to a sheltered crater-like center, protected from strong currents and surges. This creates a visually stunning area frequently visited for observing ragged tooth sharks during their mating season. Divers can expect to encounter a variety of marine life including cuttlefish, moray eels, and other unique creatures – your dive master will be sure to point them out. The maximum depth at this site is 24 meters.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

sharkcavernswim-throughreefwide angleadvanced

Marine Life

ragged tooth sharkcuttlefishmoray eelpotato bassturtleraysscorpionfishnudibranch

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Requires boat access and diving to 24m; conditions can vary.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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