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Large school of fish swimming over Ningaloo Reef

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Whale shark swimming just below the surface, seen from the boat
5–15m March–August
Exmouth

Whale Sharks

Swim alongside the world's largest fish, gathering at Ningaloo every year from March.
Reef manta ray gliding through blue water at Ningaloo Reef
5–20m Year Round
North Ningaloo

Manta Rays

Watch reef manta rays glide and feed in Ningaloo's lagoon, with sightings peaking May to November.
Humpback whale swimming beneath the surface in clear blue water
10–30m July–October
World Heritage Site

Humpback Whales

Exmouth is one of the few places on earth offering in-water encounters with migrating humpbacks, July to October.
Dugong at Ningaloo Reef
1–5m Year Round
Exmouth Gulf

Dugongs

Spot these elusive "sea cows" grazing quietly in Ningaloo's seagrass meadows.
Reef Shark at Ningaloo Reef
8–40m Year Round
Exmouth

Reef Sharks

From docile whitetips resting on the sand to grey reef sharks patrolling drop-offs, sharks are a Ningaloo dive highlight.
Sea turtle swimming over Ningaloo Reef with small fish around it
1–20m Year Round
North Ningaloo

Turtles

Snorkel and dive alongside ancient sea turtles feeding on coral and seagrass across the reef.
Dolphin at Ningaloo Reef
1–20m Year Round
World Heritage Site

Dolphins

Pods of bottlenose and spinner dolphins are a common sight riding bow waves along the coast.
Eagle Ray at Ningaloo Reef
1–20m Year Round
Exmouth Gulf

Rays

Spotted eagle rays and cowtail rays glide over Ningaloo's sandy flats and lagoons.
Moray at Ningaloo Reef
3–40m Year Round
Exmouth

Moray Eels

Tucked into coral crevices, moray eels are a favourite find for macro photographers.
Octopus at Ningaloo Reef
1–20m Year Round
North Ningaloo

Octopus

Masters of camouflage, reef octopus hunt at dusk or hide in crevices by day.
Orange and black nudibranch on a rock at Ningaloo Reef
3–15m Year Round
World Heritage Site

Nudibranchs

Ningaloo's coral gardens hide colourful nudibranchs prized by underwater photographers.
Dense school of silver trevally in blue water
1–20m Year Round
Exmouth Gulf

Reef Fish

From parrotfish to clownfish, Ningaloo's bommies teem with colourful reef fish on every dive.
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