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Offshore reef 8 km from Shelly Beach where hundreds of scalloped hammerheads school in summer on the Southern Pinnacles. Aliwal Shoal (70 km north, near Umkomaas) also records occasional hammerhead sightings on deeper sites. Advanced divers only.

Hammerhead Shark in Protea Banks (South Africa)

day tripMediumDiving

About This Spot

Offshore reef 8 km from Shelly Beach where hundreds of scalloped hammerheads school in summer on the Southern Pinnacles. Aliwal Shoal (70 km north, near Umkomaas) also records occasional hammerhead sightings on deeper sites. Advanced divers only.

Best Months to Visit

See Hammerhead Shark in Protea Banks (South Africa). Best months: October, November, December (up to 85% sighting chance). Diving. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

  • October: 85%
  • November: 85%
  • December: 80%
  • September: 75%
  • January: 70%
  • February: 65%

Practical Information

  • Location: Protea Banks (South Africa)
  • Coordinates: -30.8500, 30.5200
  • Effort: day trip
  • Accessibility: Medium
  • Observation mode: Diving

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