The world's largest known aggregation of zebra sharks (locally called leopard sharks), with more than 420 individuals catalogued by the Cape Byron Leopard Shark Project. In austral summer, dozens gather on a single dive at 'The Needles' and Hugo's Trench, mostly pregnant females. Also hosts grey nurse sharks in winter and reef manta rays in summer.
The world's largest known aggregation of zebra sharks (locally called leopard sharks), with more than 420 individuals catalogued by the Cape Byron Leopard Shark Project. In austral summer, dozens gather on a single dive at 'The Needles' and Hugo's Trench, mostly pregnant females. Also hosts grey nurse sharks in winter and reef manta rays in summer.
See Leopard Shark in Julian Rocks / Byron Bay (NSW, Australia). Best months: February, March, January (up to 95% sighting chance). Diving, Snorkeling. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.
