Aliwal Shoal
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About this site
Aliwal Shoal is a dive site off Umkomaas, on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. A pinnacle ridge runs along the shoal, and a resident family of whitetip reef sharks is encountered in particular spots along it.
Ragged-tooth sharks use the shoal as a breeding ground during the winter months, from May to October. They gather in large numbers between June and September.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
WhaleWhaleReported here · unconfirmed
Tiger SharkGaleocerdo cuvierReported here · unconfirmed
Hammerhead sharkHammerhead sharkReported here · unconfirmed
GrouperGrouperReported here · unconfirmed
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