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Knife Rock

Knife Rock

Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

Depth
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15m

Visibility
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12m - 35m

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

15m

Visibility Range

12m 35m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21%

O2
Marine Life

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

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