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  • Nº27 # Date: 2012-08-04 - 14:38
  • # Max Depth: 20.1m Duration: 60mins
Diver's Notes

Dive spot type:
Vertical coral wall down to 200 meters

Species found:
* Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
* 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
  • Mask: Mares -
  • Fins: Mares -
  • Weights: 5 kg
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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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Eretmochelys imbricata (LINNAEUS) 1766 (Hawksbill Turtle) Hawksbills may take decades to mature and it could be between 20 to 40 years before they are ready to breed . Upon reaching sexual maturity, a female will typically lay up to five clutches of around 100 to 140 eggs in one ...
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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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