Dive with Sharks at Magic Point - Sydney Premier Scuba Destination

If you’re a scuba diving enthusiast, the Magic Point shark dive should definitely be on your bucket list. Located off the coast of Sydney, Australia, it’s known for its stunning topography, abundance of sealife and resident population of grey nurse sharks. Certified dive operators ensure a safe and enjoyable dive experience by providing the necessary equipment and organizing guided dives. Consider planning a dive trip to Magic Point to explore multiple dive sites in one day and maximize your underwater adventure. It is truly a diver’s paradise. Make sure you add it to your must-see list!

Magic Point is synonymous with shark diving! It is best known for its Grey Nurse sharks, but it also has Port Jackson Sharks, Crested Horn Sharks, and Wobbegong sharks. It must be noted that the sharks at Magic Point are wild creatures that migrate up and down the coast, and it cannot be guaranteed that you will see them on any particular dive.

Grey Nurse Sharks

The Grey Nurse Shark (Carcharias taurus) - also known as the sand tiger shark or spotted ragged-tooth shark - is one of four species belonging to the family Odontaspididae. The species has a large, rather stout, body and is grey to grey-brown dorsally, with a paler, off-white underbelly. Reddish or brownish spots may occur on the caudal fin and posterior half of the body, particularly in juveniles. The species has a conical snout, long awl-like teeth in both jaws (with single lateral cusplets), a similarly sized first and second dorsal fin and an asymmetrical caudal fin. Grey nurse sharks can grow to 360cm in length. The grey nurse shark is a slow but strong swimmer and is generally more active at night.

A double boat dive at Magic Point, a popular Sydney dive site, allows divers to explore two distinct locations in one day, extending their dive time and getting more out of their dive trip. For avid and fit divers, a shore dive at Magic Point offers an accessible way to witness incredible marine life near Maroubra Beach. Additionally, shore dives at this site are perfect for underwater photography due to the abundance of marine life and coral species. Until recently, the grey nurse sharks had an undeserved reputation in Australia as man-eaters, but they are not a threat to divers or swimmers unless provoked. Many shark attacks in Australia have been attributed incorrectly to the grey nurse shark, often due to its fierce appearance. The reef edge at a depth of around 18-21m is where divers can observe the resident weedy sea dragons and other marine life. The grey nurse shark’s reputation led to the indiscriminate killing of the species by spear and line fishers. Current threats to the species are believed to be the incidental catch in other shark fisheries, recreational fishing and, to a much lesser extent, beach meshing.

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