Vulcan Rock
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About this site
Vulcan Rock lies south-west of Hout Bay, off the Karbonkelberg, and can only be reached by boat. The site is a large pinnacle that rises to about 5 metres below the surface and drops to around 40 metres, covered in colourful marine growth. A tunnel runs through the bottom of the rock.
It is a popular dive in summer. Visibility is usually good, but the water can be very cold. Currents can be strong, so a drift line is always used. Divers see many species of invertebrate, crayfish, bay fish and inquisitive seals.
Marine life here
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Broadnose Sevengill SharkNotorynchus cepedianusReported here · unconfirmed
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