This dive site features rocky reefs and sandy gutters accessible from a shore entry. It is known for encounters with various sharks, rays, and large schools of kingfish. Care must be taken due to a rip current near the entry point.
Potato Point
Rocky reef with sharks, rays, and schooling fish.
Shore Access
10m Avg Depth
20m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Ray
Sea Squirt
Nurse Shark
Pink Salmon
White Sea Urchin
Kingfish
Port Jackson Shark
Southern Stingray- Wwobbegong-shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Not for novices due to a rip current near entry.
Hazards:
currentmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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