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A large bay with multiple dive spots around its perimeter, with sand patches along the western side. The bottom gets deeper toward the middle of the bay. One highlighted area is a kelp forest that can hold plenty of fish life and is sometimes used for spearfishing, with a couple of resident sharks reported.
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Described as getting deeper toward the middle of the bay; white sand patches on the western edge.
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Resident sharks are reported in the area; use appropriate caution.
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Aquatic Life
Kelp forest with butterfish, John Dory, and kingfish reported; spearfishing activity is mentioned.
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