Area 51

Deep pinnacle dive with unpredictable encounters of large pelagics.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
32m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located within a deep channel and features an extraordinary abundance of marine life. It's renowned as a remarkably unpredictable location, frequently surprising divers with unexpected encounters. Visitors have reported sightings of diverse species including hammerhead sharks, zebra sharks, groupers, occasional giant manta rays, and even yellowfin tuna. The presence of a prominent pinnacle adds to the site’s visual appeal.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

  • King Mackerel King Mackerel
  • Nudibranch Nudibranch
  • Zebra Shark Zebra Shark
  • Nurse Shark Nurse Shark
  • Oceanic Manta Ray Oceanic Manta Ray
  • Honeycomb Grouper Honeycomb Grouper
  • Grey Reef Shark Grey Reef Shark
  • Anemone Anemone
  • Trevally Trevally
  • Reef Shark Reef Shark
  • Bull Shark Bull Shark
  • Reef Manta Ray Reef Manta Ray
  • Yellowfin Tuna Yellowfin Tuna
  • Hammerhead Shark Hammerhead Shark
  • Shrimp Shrimp

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep site (32m) in a channel, often with strong and unpredictable currents, requiring experienced divers.

Hazards:
currentdepthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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