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About this site
Turtle Coves lies along the Inhambane coastline of southern Mozambique, a stretch of the Indian Ocean known for its offshore reefs and channel access out of towns like Tofo and Barra. Boats in this area typically launch through the surf to reach reef systems further out. The site itself is a reef dive reaching a maximum depth of around 18 metres, rated a beginner dive.
AI overviewMarine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Bull SharkCarcharhinus leucasReported here · unconfirmed
Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricataReported here · unconfirmed
Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchosReported here · unconfirmed
Durable tips from divers — access, hazards, marine life, facilities. For day-of conditions, use the report tool in the conditions card above.
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