Erik’s Encounter
30 minutes west of Papatura, lies Erik’s Encounter. This site is a large wall stretching for 400 meters. This site is exposed to large swell if a windy day. The sites begins at five meters and runs thirty+ meters deep. This site experiences bi-directional currents influenced by tidal movements.
Eagle rays are often spotted here as well as reef sharks at depth. Large array of species thrive here including clownfish, nudibranch, angelfish, triggerfish, batfish and many more.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 600
Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 27
Barracuda
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 85
Surgeonfish
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Total number of species approx.: 150
Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species approx.: 100
Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 40