After launching the dive boats from the sandy beach we headed out towards Julian rocks approx 2-3K offshore. Once there we quickly geared up, went through a
Safety brief and done the old fall backwards into the water off the rigid hull inflatable boats. Descending upon the site there was plenty see with sub tropical
damsels, angel's, pipefish, lionfish, morays and turtles . Also to note I have never seen so many wobbegong sharks lazing about in my life? I lost count after the first 5 minutes.
As the dive guide lead us to the cod hole we approached this small arch which was buzzing with small fish. Entering the swim through I could not see anything as
My vision was completely blocked out by schools of fish in the thousands. Once I was out the other side I spotted something large lurking in the distance?
Swimming over to investigate I soon realized it was a grey nurse. At this point very excited I decided to just hover and observe for a while. It wasn't long before 3 other large nurses
Began to appear and swim around gracefully. After watching the sharks for a while and a quick check of the gauge I was low on air meaning time to head back to the shot line!
A good dive spot I would recommend to anyone if in the area\'85.
