Dive-site story
Off Maroubra headland in southern Sydney, the Magic Point marine reserve protects a resident aggregation of critically endangered grey nurse sharks. Divers navigate a rocky kelp-covered plateau before descending toward sandy gutters and an undercut sandstone cavern. Sharks cruise in slow circles within the main gutter or hover under the overhang, while the surrounding reef structure supports sponge gardens and boulder habitats for temperate marine species.
Resident grey nurse sharks cruising the sandy gutter
Weedy seadragons camouflaged among kelp beds along the reef edge
Overhangs and caves harboring schooling bullseyes and giant cuttlefish
Port Jackson sharks resting during winter months
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Late autumn and winter bring clear oceanic water and peak shark aggregations, alongside colder water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Nurse SharkCarcharias taurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Weedy SeadragonPhyllopteryx taeniolatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Port Jackson SharkHeterodontus portusjacksoni | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted WobbegongOrectolobus maculatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant Australian CuttlefishSepia apama | Common |
Marine forecast
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