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World-Class Shark Diving · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Aliwal Shoal
Two seasons. Infinite sharks.
World-Class Shark Diving · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Two seasons. Infinite sharks.
About this Destination
Aliwal Shoal is one of the world's most celebrated shark dive sites, located off the KwaZulu-Natal coast near Umkomaas — a short transfer from King Shaka International Airport. It is the final dive destination on both the African Shark Adventure and Winter Migration Tour, and delivers a completely different experience depending on the season.
In summer (November to May), African Shark Adventure guests experience Aliwal Shoal's famous baited dives — an adrenaline-charged encounter with a remarkable variety of shark species. In winter (June to October), Winter Migration Tour guests arrive during the ragged-tooth shark breeding season — divers routinely encounter 40 or more raggies on a single dive, combined with the final stages of the humpback whale migration.
Summer Season
Baited tiger, bull & hammerhead dives (Nov–May)
Winter Season
40+ ragged-tooth sharks per dive (Jun–Oct)
Migration
Humpback whale sightings June–October
Location
King Shaka Airport — 1 hour
Premier Resort Cutty Sark
Set on Scottburgh's main beach amid 14 acres of lush indigenous vegetation, with direct beach access and panoramic ocean views. En-suite rooms, pool, restaurant, and bar — and just minutes from the Aliwal Shoal boat launch.
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