Cathedral - Maximum depth Depth 27m - Advanced divers A very popular dive for the Ragged Tooth Shark enthusiast. During the "Raggie" season it is possible to see up to 40 of these placid sharks resting within the amphitheatre. A fantastic photo opportunity! Please read the "Raggie Ettiquette" information at the bottom of this page. During the summer months look out for hammerheads above, and see the stingrays which take up residence when the Raggies depart.

Raggies Cave
- Maximum depth Depth 18m
- Open Water divers

The most popular dive site here on Aliwal Shoal. As its name suggests this is the best place to view the Ragged Tooth Sharks during the shark season.

Entry into the cave is not permitted when the sharks are here but there is an excellent viewing area at the entrance where divers can safely kneel and watch the sharks activities. When the sharks have departed this is a very good place to hunt for sharks teeth in the sand. Please note that teeth are the only items that divers are permitted to take from the Shoal.

The sand patch in front of the cave is a good place for Instructors to take students (out of shark season of course) for skills practice as it is quite sheltered from the overhead currents. There are many resident potato bass found in the surrounding overhangs as well as many types of moray eel.

Howards Castle
- Maximum Depth 27m
- Advanced divers

This recently discovered and pristine site is not often dived as it requires a longer boat ride and sea conditions need to be calm. There are loads of interesting gullies and overhangs as well as a wide diversity of marine life.

Inside Edge - Maximum depth 22m - Open Water divers This section of the reef encompasses the entire inshore edge of the shoal. Although many large species of fish, sharks, dolphins and rays may be found here, it is particularly good for finding smaller things such as octopus, cuttlefish, scorpionfish, firefish, cowfish, nudibranchs and eels. The top of ledge is at about 14 to 16m and open water divers can therefore enjoy this dive site providing they level off.

Outside Edge
- Maximum depth 27m
- Open Water to Advanced divers (depending on the area)

This is the dive site for viewing the big stuff, and it is always a good idea to keep an eye out at midwater where schools of hammerheads, game fish or the odd tiger shark may be found.

Eelskins
- Maximum depth 18m
- Open Water Divers

This dive site is superb example of the fossilized rock formations. Situated near the south western tip of the reef there are lots of clusters of reef with plenty of sand gullies and lovely swim throughs.

Many cowries can be found here and as the gullies offer shelter from the currents you will often find Raggies during the season and lots of shoaling tropical fish.

North Eastern Pinnacles - Maximum depth 14m - Open Water Divers A very easy and gentle dive site for open water divers and beginners. Lots of potholes forming sheltered nurseries for small fish. Many anemones with clown fish to watch, also a good site for octopus. You may see some large potato bass sheltering from the current.

North Sands and South Sands
- Maximum depth 15m
- Open Water Divers

These two large sand patches are an ideal location for students to practice their skills and for divers to descend and pause to adjust buoyancy before exploring the reef. An ideal pace to find sand sharks and often groups of dolphins can be found playing and rubbing themselves on the sand. Truly an amazing sight !

Manta Point
- Depth 15 – 22m
- Mainly Advanced Divers

Lots of nooks and crannies where crayfish and cleaner shrimp hide. Good area to find rays of all varieties especially Manta Rays during the season.