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| Giant Boarfish |
Depth Range: 0-15m (shore
dive)
Large
schools of silver drummer and big snapper surround Shag Rock at high
tide. Butterfish, blue cod, banded wrasse, kelpfish and red moki are
very common among the kelp. Look in the dark areas for nests of
large crayfish. Towards the northern end of the island the sea floor
shelves off to 15m and the kelp becomes interspersed with encrusting
and finger sponges. Giant boarfish feed over the sandy patches near
Shag Rock.
