Sevens Reef

Deep, current-prone open ocean site for experienced divers, known for sharks.

Boat Access
17m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Sevens Reef, is a challenging deep open ocean location best suited for technical divers or highly experienced recreational divers. Known for its significant depths ranging from 30m to 50m, it often requires decompression diving training and appropriate equipment. Navigation is typically led by experienced guides due to the strong, unpredictable currents that characterize the site.

Sevens Reef is renowned for its incredible pelagic marine life. Divers can encounter various large sharks, including bull sharks, sandbar whalers, Great White sharks, and Tiger sharks. During migration seasons, it's also a prime spot to witness majestic Humpback whales and Minke whales. Other notable species include Qld Groupers, Barracuda, large schooling fish, and various species of Turtles.

While no specific best time to visit is provided, the highlight of Sevens Reef is undoubtedly its large marine animal encounters. Due to the deep nature and strong currents, divers must be highly proficient, comfortable with drift diving, and prepared for potential decompression obligations. It is not suitable for beginners or casual recreational divers.

Diving

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkwhaleturtleadvanced onlystrong currentsdeep diveopen oceanpelagic

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep, heavy current, requires technical or highly experienced recreational diving, and decompression training.

Hazards:
depthstrong currentsdangerous marine life
Current Strength:

Strong

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