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| − | The dive site '''(primary site name)''' or '''(alternative site name/s)''' is a (inland, shoreline, inshore, offshore) (sandy, rocky reef, coral reef, recent wreck, historical wreck) in the (locality name) area on the (topographical feature), near [[City]] in the [[Region]] of [[Country]]. | + | The dive site '''York Shoal''' is an offshore rocky reef in the central part of False Bay, near [[Cape Town]] in the [[Western Cape]] province of [[South Africa]]. |
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| − | <!--This site is (not) in a Marine Protected Area (date). A permit is (not) required.-->
| + | This site is not in a Marine Protected Area. A permit is not required. |
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| − | The name "Site name" is derived from (derivation of site name)--> | + | The name "York Shoal" is marked on the nautical charts of the area. |
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| | ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
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| − | <!--Usual access: (boat, shore) or alternative access: (boat, shore)-->
| + | Boat access only: the site is several kilometers offshore. |
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| | + | The site is about (distance)km from the Miller's Point slipway, or (distance)km from Harbour Island in Gordon's Bay |
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| | ==Stay safe== | | ==Stay safe== |
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| + | The site is in an area known for the number of Great White sharks, and near a known feeding area for these apex predators. |
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| + | Back to [[Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay#False Bay Offshore]] |
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This site is not in a Marine Protected Area. A permit is not required.
The site is about (distance)km from the Miller's Point slipway, or (distance)km from Harbour Island in Gordon's Bay
The site is in an area known for the number of Great White sharks, and near a known feeding area for these apex predators.
