Ark Rock
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Named for the large rock of the same name on the SAN charts. 550m north of Penguin Point. This is the biggest rock close offshore in Simon’s Town area, and it is unmistakable as a landmark.
Arc Rock almost always have a group of young cape fur seals to entertain you while diving. Brittle stars are very common and you also get the endemic shark species here.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Seal
17
Total Sightings
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#2
Nudibranch
17
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M
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#3
Octopus
11
Total Sightings
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M
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#4
Cuttlefish
5
Total Sightings
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M
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#5
Fur Seal
3
Total Sightings
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M
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A
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N
D
#6
Crab
3
Total Sightings
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M
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N
D
#7
Spiny Lobster
2
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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O
N
D
#8
Blacktip Reef Shark
1
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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O
N
D
#9
Zebra Shark
1
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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N
D
#10
Tarpon
1
Total Sightings
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M
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M
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