Osborne Shoals

Deep offshore reef with sharks and dramatic rock formations.

Boat Access
24m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a deep, offshore reef system known for its dramatic underwater topography of large boulders, gutters, and swim-throughs. It is one of Sydney's premier locations for observing aggregations of Grey Nurse Sharks. The exposed nature means conditions must be right, but the reward is a spectacular dive.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

  • Port Jackson Shark Port Jackson Shark
  • Nurse Shark Nurse Shark
  • Yellowtail Scad Yellowtail Scad
  • Bull Ray Bull Ray
  • Eastern Blue Groper Eastern Blue Groper
  • Kingfish Kingfish
  • Australian Giant Cuttlefish Australian Giant Cuttlefish
  • W
    wobbegong-shark

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep profiles, strong potential currents, and exposed offshore location.

Hazards:
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Current Strength:

Variable

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