Shag Rock
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This site is located just out from the main beach of the reserve. The rock itself is visible during low tide but not at high tide. Depth ranges between 3-5m (depending on the tide) with sandy pathways filled with kelp forests behind them.
cormorant perch on the top of the rock when it is uncovered during low tide. Most of the marine life seen around this rock include snapper, eagle rays, leather jackets, and red moki.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Snapper
115
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#2
Goatfish
55
Total Sightings
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#3
Wrasse
53
Total Sightings
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#4
Eagle Ray
49
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#5
Stingrays
22
Total Sightings
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#6
Triggerfish
16
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A
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#7
Spiny Lobster
12
Total Sightings
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A
M
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N
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#8
Clownfish
11
Total Sightings
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M
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#9
Pufferfish
11
Total Sightings
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M
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#10
Nudibranch
11
Total Sightings
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