Tiger Cove
Tiger Cove is part of the inside edge of the reef and is basically a big overhang that forms a cave at the bottom of the wall. It is named after the great amount of Tiger cowries found in the area.
Along the wall you will find big green Fern coral, Black coral, Whip coral and various other soft coral. Goldies and other juveniles usually form a big cloud around the Black coral. Be on the lookout for Raggie scorpionfish and False stonefish as they are camouflaged so well that you really have to look carefully to spot them. Other regular visitors on the sand patch include Guitarfish and various rays. Guineafowl moray eels and beautiful Nudibranchs also occupy space on this reef.
Inside Edge
Inside Edge is a wall stretching three to six metres high, with ledges, caves and overhangs. Most of the activity is found along the side of the wall - the one side features a big sand patch with scattered rock formations. Along the wall there are various soft corals with Goldies and other juveniles usually forming large clouds around the Black coral.
Be on the lookout for Raggie scorpionfish and False stonefish as they are camouflaged so well that you really have to look carefully to spot them. Other regular visitors on the sand patch include Guitarfish and various rays. The regular tropical fish are found amongst the coral and crevices. Guineafowl moray eels and beautiful Nudibranchs also occupy space on this reef.
Cathedral
Here you can explore a cave surrounded by a crater-like rock formation with Ragged-tooth sharks swimming in and out patrolling their territory. The rest of the reef onwards is a plateau with the edges dropping five to ten metres at some places.
The main attraction at Cathedral is obviously the Ragged-tooth sharks with all sizes coming in and out like planes on a busy landing strip in the summer holidays. Some of them are tagged and under constant surveillance with tracking systems that are placed near the caves to monitor the migration of these incredible sharks.
South Sands
This area is a sand patch surrounded by reef with scattered rocks peppering the sand. The reef life is rather quiet when you first approach, but underneath the rock there is a great deal of activity. Reef fish hide in the crevices away from the predators and Boxfish, Pufferfish and even Crayfish can be found if you take the time to look.
Sand sharks and various kinds of rays are seen on a regular basis on this sand patch. On the reef patches you will find Leather coral, Yellow turret coral and Thistle coral in various colours. A wide range of Nudibranchs are also found here. Don’t forget to look around for other game fish visiting the area, especially when schools of tuna pass by.
Eel Skin
At this reef you will find shattered rock formations with a wall on the side full of caverns and overhangs. The scenery on this dive is one of the best on the shoal; you will also see a wide variety of starfish in all colours, shapes and sizes. Cleaning stations are to be seen in the small caverns and False stonefish, Peacock manta shrimp, Pufferfish and Boxfish are just some of the species seen on this dive.
Coral consists mostly of soft coral - Green fern coral with clouds of Goldies, and Nudibranchs on the rock formations are a must see. Don’t forget to be on the lookout for game fish lurking just off the reef. If you can, bring a camera along on this dive as there are many opportunities to take amazing photographs.
Howard's Castle
This dive has channels with walls of reef on either side and within these walls are overhangs and swim-throughs. The channels have a few sand patches where you can find interesting ocean life. Coral life is few, but hard coral, such as Leather coral, Porous coral and sponges are found.
Soft coral such as Thistle coral and the bright yellow Dead-man’s finger coral are found in the crevices. Fish species include Flute mouth fish, Trumpetfish and Devil firefish. Also be on the lookout for the shy Mantis shrimp hiding in crevices Game fish are always in the vicinity and Tiger sharks are regular visitors on the shoal.