© NEW ZEALAND DIVING, 0910 Warkworth
Hammerhead
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The reef is laid out as a series of fingers running from shallow water 10m to approximately 22 m at their deepest. Comprising of a rocky face in the shallows and turning into large kelp beds as it deepens. There are several swim through and a small arch at the end of the reef on one finger.
Hammerhead sharks are often seen in the summer months, from December to March. Rays, Leather jackets, Trevally, Kingfish, Kahawai and all inhabitants of the reef are also in abundance.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Alamy-Christian Zappel
9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 25
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Eagle Ray
7 Sightings
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Total number of species: 600
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Wrasse
2 Sightings
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iStock-crisod
Reef Manta Ray
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
1 Sightings
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Total number of species: 80
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Stingrays
8 Sightings
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Total number of species: 110
iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper
6 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90
Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish
4 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60
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Spiny Lobster
2 Sightings
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