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Wolf Rock

Volcanic pinnacle
Depth: 8–32 mLevel: Advanced Open WaterJune-November
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Submerged volcanic craters that serve as an aggregation point for grey nurse sharks in the southern winter.

Depth

8–32 m

Recommended level

Advanced Open Water

Average visibility

15 m

Location

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Wolf Rock: 9 documented species

Ecosystem

Volcanic

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Water temperature

22 °C

Current

Strong

Access

Boat

Best season

June-November

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water

Approx. price

70 USD / dive

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Best season
June-November
Approx. price
70 USD / dive
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