South Africa
Southern Pinnacle
About this Dive Site
Description
Southern Pinnacle is famous for its 'Sand Shark Gully', a sandy area between the rocks where ragged-tooth sharks are often seen during their mating season. The site is also known for its Kingfish Gully, a deep gully where schools of Yellowtail and Kingfish are spotted. Other marine life includes Zambezi sharks, Eagle rays, and the occasional Hammerhead shark.
Best Time to Dive
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| 27°C | 28°C | 27°C | 26°C | 25°C | 24°C | 23°C | 23°C | 24°C | 25°C | 26°C | 27°C |
Peak Season
January, February, May, June, August, September
Jan
Sardine run begins, good chance of seeing sharks
Feb
Peak sardine run, abundant marine life
Mar
Sardine run tapering off, still good shark sightings
Apr
Humpback whale migration begins
More monthly highlights
May
Excellent visibility, good chance of seeing humpback whales
Jun
Continued humpback whale sightings
Jul
Manta ray season begins
Aug
Peak manta ray season, good shark activity
Sep
Manta rays still present, good shark sightings
Oct
Tiger shark season begins
Nov
Tiger shark sightings, good chance of seeing ragged-tooth sharks
Dec
Tiger sharks and ragged-tooth sharks
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