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Aliwal Shoal, South Africa · OpenDive Atlas

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Aliwal Shoal

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

BoatReefIntermediateUnverified starter entry

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A fossilised dune reef with ragged-tooth sharks in winter and tiger sharks in summer.

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Site facts

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Coordinates: 30.2600° S, 30.8400° E
Dive type: Boat, Reef
Experience level: Intermediate
Visibility: 10–25 m
Water temperature: 18–26 °C
Maximum depth: 27 m
Typical current: Moderate

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