17th August 2024- Sharks, Rays, and Blue Water!

“So Wild” packed up and headed out to South Solitary for a double dive. The wind was coming in from the NW so the only protected site at South Solitary Island was Manta Arch. However, we were keen to jump in to some blue water!

Dive one saw everyone getting in at Manta Arch, pleased to see the visibility has drastically improved. Sitting around 20+ in some blue water!! Swimming around to the back gutter, there were 50+ Grey Nurse Sharks. All jammed packed, some were very inquisitive and curious about our divers. A Lion Fish was seen flashing its colors in the middle of the gutter along with some Black Cod and Nudibranchs.

Second up was Shark Gutters to South Boulder. This was a beautiful dive, with the highlight being 10+ Spotted Eagle Rays. Bull Rays, more Grey Nurse Shark, and a Queensland Groper. The adult Semi Circle Angel Fish has been hanging around, and we also saw lots of long nose Angel Fish! The Humpback Whales sounded rather close to us under water, their songs were so loud!!!

Congratulations Adelayde for completing your PADI Open Water Diver Course!

Conditions Report:

Visibility: 20 meters

Temperature: 19.7°C