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  • Nº20 # Date: 2011-04-30 - 11:00
  • # Max Depth: 18m Duration: 35mins
Diver's Notes

Five white tip sharks gliding in the up-well current

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Temp: Surf 29°C Bottom 28°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Photo
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • Fins: Scubapro - Jet Sport
  • Wet suit: Waterproof Diving AB - W2
  • Mask: Scubapro - Scout
  • Weights: 7 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     200 → 30 bar
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  • Average depth: 12m
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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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Aetobatus narinari (Euphrasen, 1790) (Bishop ray) Large groups of spotted eagle rays may be seen outside of the breeding season. These rays swim close to the surface and can occasionally be seen jumping clear out of the water (known as 'breaching') . Females give birth to...
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