This dive site features a dramatic volcanic rock pinnacle rising from the seabed, creating complex topography with walls, gutters, and potential swim-throughs. The upper sections are typically blanketed in thick kelp forests, while the steeper faces host a rich variety of invertebrate life. It is a popular spot for observing schooling fish and the rugged underwater geology of the Hauraki Gulf.
Shears Rock
Volcanic rock pinnacle with kelp forests in Hauraki Gulf.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Snapper
Southern Eagle Ray
Blue Maomao
Crayfish
Kingfish
Snowflake Moray
Damselfish
Sponge
Orca
Wrasse
Nudibranch
Kelp
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Potential for currents and depth around an exposed rock pinnacle.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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