Julian Rocks - Needles
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The Needles is located on the southern end of Julian Rocks and consists of large bombies extending up to shallow depths. Currents and the shallow depths of 5-15m here mean there is plenty to see all year round.
Feeding station for manta rays and is a common hang out spot for several leopard sharks in the summer. Large schools of fish, turtles, bull rays, and eagle rays all year round.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Wobbegong
248
Total Sightings
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M
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J
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#2
Green Turtle
200
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Zebra Shark
193
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Eagle Ray
126
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Loggerhead Turtle
101
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Stingrays
89
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Moray Eel
86
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Reef Manta Ray
57
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Lionfish
53
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Pufferfish
53
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
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