Dive-site story
Lying offshore along the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, the Northern Pinnacles of Protea Banks feature jagged sandstone topography undercut by cavernous overhangs. The primary focal points are caves where ragged-tooth sharks gather during their annual winter congregation. Divers make a negative entry into open-ocean currents, dropping to the shelf to traverse between the cave openings while bull sharks and schools of game fish patrol the drop-off.
Ragged-tooth sharks sheltering inside cavern openings and rocky gullies
Encounters with bull sharks, tiger sharks, and scalloped hammerheads in open blue water
Deep drift diving over rugged offshore sandstone reef architecture
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Winter and spring bring the ragged-tooth shark aggregation inside the caves alongside reliable offshore visibility.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ragged-tooth sharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bull sharkCarcharhinus leucas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tiger sharkGaleocerdo cuvier | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Scalloped hammerhead sharkSphyrna lewini | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Oceanic blacktip sharkCarcharhinus limbatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant trevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common |
Marine forecast
