This dive site features a dramatic deep crack or canyon cutting through an offshore reef. It is renowned for its spectacular topography and for aggregating Grey Nurse Sharks during the winter months.
Pistol Crack
Deep offshore reef with a dramatic canyon and sharks.
Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Plan Your Visit
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Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Requires good buoyancy and air management due to depth, currents.
Hazards:
depthcurrentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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