Fish Rock Island on the New South Wales coast. Scalloped hammerhead schools, sometimes over 200 strong, pass offshore from October to January. Also famous for grey nurse shark aggregations in Fish Rock Cave.

About This Spot

Best Months to Visit

Peak season: November with 70% chance of sighting Hammerhead Shark.

November: 70%
December: 70%
January: 65%
October: 60%

Practical Information

Location: South West Rocks / Fish Rock (Australia)
Coordinates: -30.8800°, 153.0700°
Effort: day trip
Accessibility: Easy
Observation mode: diving

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