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Aliwal Shoal Reef
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The Aliwal Shoal is a rocky reef which is the remains of an ancient sand dune approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The reef is inhabited by many kinds of hard and soft corals and a variety of tropical and subtropical fish species. Aliwal Shoal was named after the near-sinking in 1849 of the three-masted vessel "Aliwal", captained by James Anderson. There are two wrecks near the reef that are popular recreational dive sites. Aliwal Shoal has diverse…
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