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Overview
Magic Point, located off Maroubra in Sydney, Australia, is a critical aggregation site for the critically endangered Grey Nurse Shark. Divers can explore a series of rocky gutters and small caves, providing shelter for these majestic sharks as well as wobbegongs and various temperate reef fish. The site is known for its seasonal shark encounters, offering a unique opportunity to observe these placid creatures in their natural habitat. Currents can be moderate, and visibility varies.
Briefing note
Visibility and currents can be unpredictable. Respect local wildlife guidelines, especially regarding Grey Nurse Sharks.
What you'll see
2 species curated- seasonalGrey Nurse SharkPeak: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
- year-roundWobbegong Shark
Sightings evidence
1 record on file- medium confidenceGrey Nurse Shark
- Last confirmed
- Apr 2026
- Recent records
- 45 within 10 km
- Cluster months
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Sources & methodology
How we summarise this
We aggregate confirmed occurrence records from GBIF and OBIS within a fixed radius of each dive site. Occurrence records confirm presence and reveal seasonality clustering, but they DO NOT measure per-dive probability — there is no eligible-effort denominator. We deliberately do not publish a numeric '% chance of sighting' from this data.
Sources
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility — GBIF Secretariat
- Ocean Biodiversity Information System — IOC-UNESCO
- iNaturalist — California Academy of Sciences & National Geographic Society
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species — International Union for Conservation of Nature
- Wildbook (Sharkbook, Whale Shark, Manta Matcher) — Wild Me
- OBIS-SEAMAP — Duke University Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab / OBIS
- WoRMS — World Register of Marine Species — Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
- FishBase — FishBase Consortium
- Atlas of Living Australia — CSIRO / GBIF Australia
- REEF Volunteer Fish Survey — Reef Environmental Education Foundation
Conditions
| Month | Water | Visibility | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22–24 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Feb | 22–24 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Mar | 20–22 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Apr | 19–21 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| May | 18–20 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Jun | 16–18 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Jul | 15–17 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Aug | 16–18 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Sep | 17–19 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Oct | 18–21 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Nov | 20–22 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
| Dec | 21–23 °C | 10–20 m | moderate |
Season calendar
Peak season highlighted · current month outlined
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