Cathedral
★★★★☆
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Cathedral is one of the most popular and impressive dive sites to visit on Aliwal Shoal. Maximum depth is 27m with 18m on top of Cathedral. Both big and small aquatic beauties decorate this unique reef structure.
Resident sightings include Potato Bass, Sand Tigers in large numbers from May to October, Cuttlefish, Paper Fish, Banded Pipe Fish, and Round Ribbon Tail Rays.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Sand Tiger Shark
321
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#2
Grouper/Basslets
214
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Moray Eel
171
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Parrotfish
139
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Angelfish
116
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Trumpetfish
96
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Boxfish
82
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Stingrays
76
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Butterfly Fish
75
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Bannerfish
60
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
