Dive-site story
Quarter Mile Reef sits just outside the breaker line from the Sodwana Bay main launch beach within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Characterized by low-profile sandstone reef ledges, gullies, and scattered coral heads, the site is best known as a seasonal nursery and gathering ground for ragged-tooth sharks. Because of its proximity to the surf zone, surge can be significant, but the shallow profile affords long bottom times when conditions cooperate.
Congregating ragged-tooth sharks resting along the sandy gullies during summer months
Green and loggerhead sea turtles feeding around soft coral outcrops
Rich macro life sheltering inside crevices, including cleaner shrimp and juvenile reef fish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn offer warmer waters and peak ragged-tooth shark aggregations.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted ragged-tooth sharkCarcharias taurus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead sea turtleCaretta caretta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Honeycomb moray eelGymnothorax favagineus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Potato bassEpinephelus tukula | Common | ||||||||||||
| Round ribbontail rayTaeniurops meyeni | Common |
Marine forecast
