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  • Nº26 # Date: 2012-08-04 - 10:50
  • # Max Depth: 28.3m Duration: 50mins
Diver's Notes

Dive spot type:
Vertical coral wall down to 40 meters

Species found:
* Orangutan crab (Achaeus japonicus)
* Pygmy blue/clear shrimp (Vir colemani Bruce)
* Napoleon fish (Cheilinus undulatus)
* White-tip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus)
* Several types of Nudibranches

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  • Temp: Bottom 29°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Drift, Reef
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • Wet suit: Aqualung / U.S. Divers -
  • Mask: Aqualung / U.S. Divers - Technisub
  • Fins: Mares -
  • Boots: Mares -
  • Weights: 5 kg
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 80L Steel     200 → 20 bar
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  • Average depth: 18.9m
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Species Identified

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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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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