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Protea Banks

South Africa
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5 Dive Sites
0 Dive Centers
Prepare for an exhilarating encounter at Protea Banks, a premier dive site off the KwaZulu-Natal coast that draws experienced divers seeking pelagic action. This ancient fossil bed is a renowned shark hotspot, frequently visited by bull sharks, tiger sharks, and hammerheads.
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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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Southern Pinnacle

Southern Pinnacle is famous for its 'Sand Shark Gully', a sandy area between the rocks where ragged-...

40m
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Northern Pinnacle

Northern Pinnacle is known for its two caves, the smaller one known as Raggie Cave due to the freque...

35m 1 species
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Arena

Arena is a rocky area with a variety of small caves and overhangs. It's known for its abundance of r...

28m 1 species
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Laundry

Protea Banks' 'Laundry' offers a dynamic drift dive where sandy bottoms meet scattered rocks and ove...

30m 1 species
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Pothole

Dive into the 'Pothole' on Protea Banks, a rocky wonderland studded with small caves and intriguing...

32m 1 species
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African Dive Adventures Protea Banks

African Dive Adventures Protea Banks

Prepare for an extraordinary encounter with the ocean's apex predators at one of South Africa's most...

7.7km away
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Aqua Planet Dive Centre and Charter

Aqua Planet Dive Centre and Charter

Nestled in the vibrant coastal town of Shelly Beach, this dive center stands as a testament to decad...

7.7km away
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