Aughinish Shoal

County Clare, Ireland

Depth

22m

Visibility

4m - 12m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Aughinish Shoal

A long reef which runs for around 3.5 kilometers. The reef has a variety of different overhangs and gullies and is covered in sponges. Marine life is great here with wrasse, pollock, trigger fish and much more. Divers descend down to a depth of 15 meters where the reef will then begin to drop to around 20 meters.

Aughinish Shoal Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

22m

Visibility Range

4m – 12m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas

21% – 44%

O₂

Marine Life

Trigger Fish
Gobys
Pollock
Wrasse
Lobsters

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