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Aldinga Reefs And Drop off

Aldinga Reefs And Drop off

Southern Australia, Australia

Depth
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21m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Aldinga Reefs And Drop off

Aldinga Reefs and Drop-off has a large amount of overhangs in the reef that is home to a large amount of corals and various fish. This site has a drop-off, sandy bottom and beautiful corals to explore. This is the exact same site where the famous Rodney Fox had his shark encounter. This dive is magnificent but we do ask you to be cautious.

Aldinga Reefs And Drop off Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Shark, Reef, Other, Drop Off

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

21m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 45%

O2

13% at 19m / 36%

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Marine Life

  • Blue Devils
  • Crayfish
  • Groupers
  • Sea Dragons
  • Snapper
  • White Pointer
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Dive Site Hazards

  • Situational Awareness Loss — Divers may fixate on sharks and lose depth or position awareness.

  • Subtle Behavioural Shifts — Changes in shark behaviour may be missed without active observation.

  • Blue-Water Reference Loss — Lack of visual references increases ascent and descent instability.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Edge-Accelerated Currents — Currents often strengthen along drop-off edges.

  • Depth Perception Distortion — Visual contrast can distort perceived depth.

  • Terrain-Induced Descent — Divers may unintentionally follow terrain downward.

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