Dive-site story
Located off the eastern side of South Solitary Island, Manta Arch features a dramatic natural rock formation bridging a wide gutter. The site is influenced by the East Australian Current, creating an intersection where subtropical and temperate marine species mingle over rocky shelves and kelp-covered boulders.
Congregating grey nurse sharks resting inside the deep gutters and beneath the arch
Expansive swim-through spanning boulder-strewn seafloor terrain
Seasonal encounters with oceanic mantas cruising the current lines
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters bring mantas and leopard sharks, while cooler winter months often deliver clear water and high shark counts.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Nurse SharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Manta RayMobula alfredi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Black RockcodEpinephelus daemelii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Leopard SharkStegostoma tigrinum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common |
Marine forecast
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