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9 Mile Reef

Queensland, Australia
Depth
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79ft
Visibility
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30ft - 89ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Advanced

About 9 Mile Reef

This reef is a shallow wall dive and is home to a large amount of marine life, especially sharks. It is great for photography opportunities with clear waters. It makes a great drift dive due to the currents.This site is advised for advanced divers only due to the number and variety of sharks, strong currents and depth.

9 Mile Reef Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef, Wall, Drift, Shark, Other
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:24m
Visibility Range:9m - 27m
Experience Level:Advanced
Best Gas:21% - 41% O2

Marine Life

  • Wobbegong Sharks
  • Leopard Sharks
  • Large Spotted Eagle Rays
  • Pelagic Fish
  • Grey Nurse Sharks

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Dive Site Hazards

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Location

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