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DVD's and information on Aliwal Shoal Scuba Diving
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TIGER SHARK DIVING SOUTH AFRICA ALIWAL SHOAL Up close & personal Dive Expeditions e-mail: ugh@telkomsa.net Tel/fax: +27 (0) 39 973 1572 Mick Cell +27(0)72 938 1769 Calendar of Animals for South African East CoastTiger Sharks Diving with Galeocerdo cuvier
Animal Description: Colour grey above, with vertical black to dark grey bars and spots, bold in young but fading in adults, white below. Huge striped shark with a broad bluntly rounded snout, very long upper labial folds, big mouth with large, saw edged, cockscomb-shaped teeth, spiracles. Prominent interdorsal ridge and low caudal keels. Location 5km / 3 miles offshore, between Scottburgh and Umkomaas. 7 km boat trip from launch site. 50km / 31 miles south of DurbanBait Yes Seasonality The tiger sharks are present year round. Jan – Jun Dominated by large 3.2m (pcl) females. Jul – Dec Resident sub 3m (pcl) animals Dive Depth 5 – 8 m / 16.5 – 26.4ft Dive Type Surface drift dive Snorkelling / scuba 21% mix / Nitrox mixes / rebreathers Boat based viewing opportunities available for non-divers.Typical Visibility 6 – 30 meters / 20 – 100 ft Average 15 meters / 50 ft Water Temperature Jan – Jun 22 – 28C 3 – 5mm wetsuit advised Jul – Dec 18 – 24C 5mm wetsuit min. advised Travel Non-direct international flights into Durban, inbound flights from JoBurg or Cape Town. Vehicle hire rates and options available upon request Airport transfer rates and options available upon requestAccommodation Rates and availability upon request. web www.umkomaasguesthouse.com check or book live online Press Here To Check Room Availability & Rates & To Book Live On Line. DIVE Costs R 1200.00 per person per dive. Price includes cylinder & weight belt, tiger dive leader / light snacks and refreshments. Booking essential. Booking terms &conditions apply. Nitrox mixes available upon request at an additional R50.00 per cylinder per day.General Itinerary Dec – June 08h30 Meet on Beach to kit up & brief 09h00 Launch Return to beach after dive June-Dec 09h30 Meet on Beach to kit up & brief 10h00 Launch Return to beach after dive **** NEW NEW NEW 2008 A new DVD "Seasons of Aliwal Shoal is now available - Be the first to own this excellent DVD which shows the Aliwal Shoal at various times of the year. Press here - DVD Enquiry DVD - Diving responsibly with sharks - available now please contact us Press here - DVD Enquiry DVD - Wrecks of the Aliwal Shoal - available now please contact us Press here - DVD Enquiry **** TIGER SHARK DIVING ALIWAL SHOAL SOUTH AFRICA **** DVD's and information on Aliwal Shoal Now available: Seasons of Aliwal Shoal New for 2006 is the third DVD in the successful series of DVD's produced by Lloyd Williams. View the world famous Aliwal Shoal through it's changing seasons. The Indian Ocean rarely drops below 18 degrees and is visited by many marine species including Ragged tooth Sharks (Raggies) Manta Rays, Tiger Sharks. Sand Sharks, Turtles, Dolphins, Brindle Bass, Game Fish, plus many other species. R175 (approx £16.50 23 Euro 212 US Dollars) plus postage and packaging Diving responsibly with sharks at the Aliwal Shoal Information on the Sharks which visit the Aliwal Shoal. R175 (approx £16.50 23 Euro 212 US Dollars) plus postage and packaging Shipwrecks of the Aliwal Shoal Find out everything you need to know about the Nebo and Produce wrecks on the Aliwal Shoal. Incredible footage in perfect visibility guides you through the wrecks and explains the marine life which is encountered. Join the producer on this incredible journey. R175 (approx £16.50 23 Euro 212 US Dollars) plus postage and packaging. For more information on Aliwal Shoal Aliwalshoal DVD's press here Aliwalshoal.net DVD information request Aliwal Shoal dive information & pricing. Launch From the Umkomaas river mouth or a beach launch if the river is running low. The Aliwal Shoal is approximately 5kms 3.5 miles approx from the Umkomaas river. The dive ribs launch through the Indian Ocean surf which can be a bit hair raising at times, but all part of the fun. NEBO The Nebo struck the Aliwal Shoal in 1884 in fairly calm weather and went down with it's cargo of railway material with no lives lost. The Nebo lies in about 30 metres of water and is still fairly intact. The wreck attracts lots of reef and pelagic (game) fish. PRODUCE The wreck of the Norwegian tanker "The Produce" lies at the bottom of the Indian Ocean after striking "The Pinnacles" in 1974. Like the Nebo no lives were lost in this accident. Resting in 30 metres of water the wreck is home to Brindle Bass, King fish. Salmon (Kob), etc. As well a range of tropical reef fish. RAGGIES CAVE Is where the "Raggies" (Ragged Tooth Shark) all meet up to spend their winter holidays. (South African winter June, July). Although fierce looking they can be approached with caution. Average depth 12m maximum depth 19m. Good chance of finding sharks teeth here!!! The Pinnacles Has a depth is 10 - 15 metres. It is best dived when there is little or no current. Many caves, overhangs and gullies can be explored on this reef, and there are usually large shoals of fish resident. Cathedral This is a spectacular part of the reef and is where rays, moray eels and ragged tooth sharks congregate, depths range from 10m to 28m. PRICING Dives Prices Book your dives now here Book a dive at Aliwal Shoal Enquire about dive course at Aliwal Shoal Enquiry about dive courses at Aliwal Shoal email us now for details Please send me more information on Aliwal Shoal enquire about availability or book your dive here Tiger Shark Diving
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