Aliwal Shoal is an incredibly popular dive spot for the adventurous diver and more specifically if you want to see Sharks!

Marine life thrives here with massive diversity. Tropical and sub-tropical fauna and flora that make Aliwal Shoal one of the rare places of the earth where two very different oceanic habitats overlap.
The reef was declared a marine protected area since 1998 and is now a no-fishing zone. In the long run, the positive effects will be phenomenal as overfished species start to make their presence in what was once overloaded with life.
Sightings range from the occasional great white shark and oceanic manta rays to macro life including many varieties of nudibranchs, eels, shrimps and rare pineapple fish.

The Produce shipwreck is undoubtedly the top wreck dive with so much to see. Huge daga salmon love to hive from the ocean currents and are almost always there. A massive potato bass also hangs around with her home in the bow. The hull is bursting with life with gobies, blennies and crocodile fish lurking randomly. Many rare species live here including the harlequin goldies and Durban shrimp if you have a good eye for detail.

The abundance and diversity of marine life on "The Shoal" is phenomenal. You can experience more in one dive here than traveling to more than four worldwide destinations!
It's not unusual to see up to 7 species of shark in a single dive!
Ragged tooth sharks (grey nurse sharks/spotted sand tigers) migrate here in the winter.
The white tip reef sharks can be seen all year round.
Hammerhead sharks pass by on their migration, during the summer months and bull (Zambezi) sharks can be seen lurking the ocean floor.
Tiger sharks patrol the centre water column, while oceanic black tip sharks are frequent visitors on most dives.

This area is a shark lover’s dream come true!
We also offer Baited Shark dives where you can get up close and personal wth the shark species

The possibilities are endless so come and join us and Dive Aliwal Shoal!