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Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas

Shark caves, classic wrecks, and Sardine Run energy on South Africa's KZN South Coast

Updated Feb 13, 2026 • 15 sources

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Destination Guide Sources For Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Aliwal Shoal MPA overview - MPA description, location, and general zoning context.
Aliwal Shoal MPA Regulations (Government Gazette) - Regulations covering scuba business permits, anchoring limits, and shark attraction rules.
Marine protected areas: Amendment (Government Gazette 3 May 2024) - Shows recent amendments removing individual scuba permit clauses in some older MPA notices and emphasizing scuba business permits.
DiveJourney: Raggies Cave - Site overview, depth range, and seasonal notes used for signature site planning.
DiveJourney: Cathedral

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

15 sources • Updated Feb 13, 2026

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Feb 13, 2026.

Aliwal Shoal MPA overview - MPA description, location, and general zoning context.
Aliwal Shoal MPA Regulations (Government Gazette) - Regulations covering scuba business permits, anchoring limits, and shark attraction rules.
Marine protected areas: Amendment (Government Gazette 3 May 2024) - Shows recent amendments removing individual scuba permit clauses in some older MPA notices and emphasizing scuba business permits.
DiveJourney: Raggies Cave - Site overview, depth range, and seasonal notes used for signature site planning.
DiveJourney: Cathedral

- Site overview and seasonal notes.

DiveJourney: MV Produce Wreck - Wreck overview and max depth reference.

DiveJourney: Nebo Wreck - Wreck overview and planning considerations.

DiveJourney: Outside Edge - Outer-edge site overview and max depth reference.

KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board: Sardine Run - Background on the Sardine Run seasonality and wildlife.

Aliwal Dive Centre and Lodge: dive school notes - Local operator guidance on permits and training logistics (verify current requirements with your operator).

Netcare St Augustine's Hospital listing (KwaZulu-Natal Transport) - Durban hospital contact reference in the regional medical directory.

US State Department travel information for South Africa - General entry requirement reminders including passport validity and health documentation guidance.

Destination hero photo by Gregoire Jeanneau - Photographer profile: https://unsplash.com/@gregjeanneau