Aliwal Shoal is one of the top 10 dive sites in the world - numerous shipwrecks and close encounters with Ragged Tooth sharks and Tiger sharks make this an unforgettable site. Surrounding dive spots include Protea Banks.
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Aliwal Shoal and surrounds travel info Aliwal Shoal lies 3 - 5 kms offshore of Umkomaas town, 40min drive south of the coastal city of Durban. The Shoal is an ancient, fossilized sand dune and is about 3km long by 300m wide.
Seasons
"Raggies" are best enjoyed from Jul-Nov when the sharks, having followed the migration of sardines, arrive on the Shoal in their hundreds to breed. The visibility is also good. Sites that are nearer to the coast are better explored in winter (Apr-Oct), as summer rains Nov-Mar) may cause run-off from rivers that reduce visibility.
Feb-Mar are good months for spotting Tiger Sharks.
Marinelife
You should see: Raggies, Tiger shark, Hammerhead, Zambezi Shark, rays, turtles, manta rays,
You may see: Great white shark, whale shark, dolphins, whales, back to Aliwal Shoal and surrounds top
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