Danger Rock - Bay of Islands

Hong Kong, off Sulawesi, often gets its name from the sheer volume of fish. Drop down onto the sloping reef and you'll often find yourself enveloped in thick schools of yellow snapper, sometimes so dense they filter the sunlight. We’ve also reliably encountered schooling batfish here, and the resident whitetip reef shark often cruises through. Look closely in the coral for scarlet soldierfish darting about and keep an eye out for blue spotted rays and the occasional turtle on the sand. It’s a solid dive for those who appreciate big schools of fish.

Location
Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Australasia
Coordinates
-35.344500, 174.395500
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Tamateatai Point

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Marine Life in Bay of Islands

Home to 172 recorded species including 100 reef fish, 22 sharks & rays, 11 whales & dolphins, 10 other, 6 crabs & lobsters, 4 seagrass & algae.

Notable Species