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
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Sand Tiger Shark
109
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#2
Loggerhead Turtle
103
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#3
Stingrays
96
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#4
Parrotfish
93
Total Sightings
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#5
Moray Eel
91
Total Sightings
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#6
Angelfish
77
Total Sightings
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M
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#7
Butterfly Fish
74
Total Sightings
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A
M
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#8
Grouper/Basslets
73
Total Sightings
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M
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#9
Oceanic Blacktip Shark
59
Total Sightings
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F
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A
M
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A
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#10
Clownfish
52
Total Sightings
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