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Aliwal Shoal (Umkomaas)

Tiger shark is the reason to dive Aliwal Shoal (Umkomaas), South Africa.

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Aliwal Shoal (Umkomaas)

Tiger shark is the reason to dive Aliwal Shoal (Umkomaas), South Africa. Best odds here: moderate for tiger shark, peak dec-apr. Access needed ranges up to Advanced, depending which encounter you're after.

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Species
Moderate
Best odds
Dec-Apr
Peak window
15-30 m
Depth

The encounter

Tiger shark

15-30 m · Needs Advanced

Peak Dec-Apr

Moderate odds

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