Dive-site story
Resting off the coast of Umkomaas in KwaZulu-Natal, this ancient fossilized sand dune system forms an extensive subtropical reef complex. The topography features deep gullies, swim-throughs, cavernous amphitheaters, and sprawling sandstone ridges bathed by the warm Agulhas Current. Divers regularly encounter apex predators alongside immense shoals of pelagic fish across diverse sub-sites like Cathedral and Raggies Cave.
Congregating ragged-tooth sharks resting inside sandstone caves and amphitheaters
Dynamic surf launches aboard rigid inflatable boats navigating breaking coastal waves
Expansive swim-throughs and overhangs coated in hard and soft corals
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring months feature the main ragged-tooth shark aggregation, along with generally clearer water and calmer winter seas.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted ragged-tooth sharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Oceanic blacktip sharkCarcharhinus limbatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tiger sharkGaleocerdo cuvier | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Loggerhead sea turtleCaretta caretta | Common | ||||||||||||
| Potato bassEpinephelus tukula | Common |
Marine forecast
