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Raggies Cave is a wreck dive with boat access. Divers usually stay close to the structure and let the day’s conditions shape the route. The site is defined by current can shape the dive; visibility can vary; boat timing matters. When conditions cooperate, it can produce sharks, rays, schooling fish, coral structure, reef life and pelagic visitors.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 18m
Depth Note
Average depth 11 m; maximum depth 18 m.
Best Season
Winter and spring.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Includes an overhang and swim-through; exercise appropriate precautions for an overhead environment. Sand tiger sharks are commonly present seasonally.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depths average around 11 m with a maximum of 18 m, and the site includes an overhang and swim-through.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
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Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas Diving Guide | DiveJourney | Aliwal Shoal is a subtropical reef and marine protected area about {{ 5 | distance:km }} offshore from Umkomaas on South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Div | Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas
Raggies Cave - Aliwal Shoal Scuba Diving 4K - July 2024 - YouTube | 4K Underwater video from Aliwal Shoal, South Africa. Raggies Cave is one of the dive sites on Aliwal Shoal where Raggedtooth sharks (aka. raggies, sand tiger...
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