Aliwal Shoal, located on South Africa’s Indian Ocean coast, in Kwazulu-Natal, is a must for divers offering varied, spectacular and thrilling diving.
The shoal is home to over 1,200 species of fish, an abundance of corals and sponges as well as turtles, rays – including devil and manta, schools of pelagic fish and the occasional humpback whale and whale shark.
From June through to November, ragged tooth sharks congregate on the Shoal to mate, and it’s possible to see up to 150 of these docile creatures on a single dive. Later in the year you have the chance of seeing huge tiger sharks and hammerheads. Should you tire of the sharks, you can always dive the area’s wrecks or go looking for the huge (and we mean huge) brindle bass!
Witness the ‘Greatest Shoal on Earth’ as millions of sardines migrate along South Africa’s eastern coastline in June and July. Dive and snorkel with thousands of dolphins, seals, sharks, whales, and even birds. Find Out More about Sardine Run Adventure
Experience some of the best shark diving in the world! This exciting trip offers diving at Aliwal Shoal where encounters with ragged tooth, oceanic black-tip, bull, hammerhead and tiger sharks are regular. Find Out More about SharkWEEK Diving Adventure
Designed for experienced divers who like their marine life big, this trip idea includes two locations on the east coast of South Africa renowned for their prolific and variety of shark encounters. Find Out More about BIG in South Africa
This guided dive safari along the KwaZulu-Natal coast and up into Mozambique offers amazing underwater wildlife experiences and an incredible diversity. Expect plenty of shark encounters! Find Out More about South Africa & Mozambique Dive Safari
Catering for divers looking to explore the exciting dive sites of South Africa’s eastern coastline, this characterful and tastefully decorated guest house and dive centre offers a calm and relaxing retreat. Find Out More about Agulhas House & Diving
This colonial style building is a comfortable dive resort set amongst beautiful gardens in the heart of Umkomaas, the gateway to Aliwal Shoal, offering world-class shark diving experiences. Find Out More about Blue Ocean Dive Resort
A dedicated diver’s lodge south of Durban, ScubaAddicts offers fantastic views of the Indian Ocean, and is the perfect base for experienced divers to enjoy world-class shark diving encounters at Aliwal Shoal. Find Out More about ScubaAddicts Dive Lodge
