Aliwal Shoal

The Aliwal Shoal is a rocky reef which is the remains of an ancient sand dune approximately 5 kilometres off the coast of , . The reef is inhabited by many kinds of hard and soft corals and other marine invertebrates, and a variety of tropical and subtropical fish species.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Umkomaas and Scottburgh.
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Aliwal Shoal

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Latitude
-30.26041° or 30° 15′ 38″ south
Longitude
30.82509° or 30° 49′ 30″ east
Open location code
4GXGPRQG+R2
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Spanish—“Aliwal Shoal” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Clausthal and Widenham.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Green Point and Blameys Bay.

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