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  • Nº142 # Date: 2019-04-13 - 09:48
  • # Max Depth: 26m Duration: 45mins
Diver's Notes

Wow - Sharks everywhere, Turtles, Octopus - Rightly referred to as amongst the worlds best dive sites!
Arrive along the wall to see a predation event, the shark then went into hunting mode and circled around us on the reef looking for a meal. while circling passing within feet of me. Fish of all colours shapes and sizes and trully incredible numbers showing how conversation has played its part.

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  • Temp: Surf 32°C Bottom 29°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Photo
  • Visibility: Excellent Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • BCD: Cressi Sub - Ultralight
  • Fins: Atomic Aquatics - Split Fins
  • Weights: 4 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     200 → 60 bar
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  • Average depth: 15.4m
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Species Identified

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos (Bleeker, 1856) (Gray reef shark) Occurs on continental and insular shelves and oceanic waters adjacent to them . Common on coral reefs, often in deeper areas near drop-offs to the open sea, in atoll passes, and in shallow lagoons adjacent to areas of str...
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Triaenodon obesus (Rüppell, 1837) (Whitetip reef shark) Despite its docile nature during the day this nocturnal shark can become aggressive when hunting at night, thrashing through coral reefs looking for potential prey. The whitetip reef shark usually hunts alone, but is non-t...
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Plectorhinchus vittatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Oriental sweetlips) Inhabits coral reefs and inshore rocky reefs . Juveniles solitary, inhabits clear shallow protected lagoon; adults may be solitary or occur in aggregations .
Cheilinus undulatus Rüppell, 1835 (Humphead wrasse) Humphead wrasses are extremely long-lived, known to survive for at least 30 years, and taking around five to seven years to reach sexual maturity . Adults are usually solitary, spending the day roaming the reef and returni...
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Puerulus angulatus (Bate, 1888) (banded whip lobster)
Octopus bocki Adam, 1941 (Octopus)
Apolemichthys trimaculatus (Cuvier, 1831) (Flagfish) Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs ; found near coral . Feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates . Juveniles secretive and occur below 25 m . Adults in small but loose groups at moderate depths . Frequently exported through the aquarium trade .

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