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Aliwal Shoal
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Aliwal Shoal is a fossilized Sand Dune with interesting and unique mountain like reef structures that holds many swim throughs, gullies and crevices to explore. The reef is only accessible by boat, there is no shore entries. The surf launch is part of the adventure. Boats are 8.5m Rubber Ducks/Ribb
Aliwal Shoal is a Marine Protected Area, Divers can expect to have encounters with both big and small marine life. Angel Fishes, Butterfly Fishes, Trigger Fishes, Turtles, Rays, Sharks
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Top Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Angelfish
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Grouper/Basslets
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Butterfly Fish
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Oceanic Blacktip Shark
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