Ragged-tooth sharks on a fossil reef.
The dive
A fossilised sand-dune reef famous for winter aggregations of ragged-tooth sharks, plus baited tiger-shark dives in the warmer months.
When to go
Ragged-tooth sharks aggregate June–November; the warmer summer brings baitfish and the chance of the Sardine Run nearby.
Readiness
Advanced-level site — suits Advanced Open Water divers and up. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | Domestic flight + ~45 min drive; surf launch. Fly to Durban (DUR), drive ~45 min to Umkomaas; launches are by surf-zone RIB. |
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| Where to stay | Dive lodge. Umkomaas dive lodges on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed Umkomaas operators experienced with surf launches and shark protocols. |
Sources
Links checked 29 September 2026. They cover the site's location, protection status and background. Costs, difficulty and season windows are ScubaRogue's editorial estimates, so confirm them with your operator before you book. How we research
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