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Knife Rock

Knife Rock

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Depth
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49ft

Visibility
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38ft - 113ft

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About Knife Rock

This site was named after a beautiful rock formation with a distinct knife shape. Here you will find that the water drops to no deeper than 15 meters. Clear sandy bottom with a single surfacing rock formation. This formation is covered in spectacular coral growth. Great underwater landscape. Abundant marine life.

Knife Rock Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

49ft

Visibility Range

38ft 113ft

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

  • Various
  • Box Gish
  • Nudibranchs
  • Groupers
  • Snappers
  • Trumpet Fish
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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