Finally the swells subsided enough to allow us to get back in the water. With the last two dives canned because of unfavourable conditions, we were keen to get wet again. Numbers were too low to justify a boat trip to Seals, so April and I trekked over the hill and went for a lovely swim at Shelly Beach. The fish diversity was fantastic, with over 50 species observed in nice clear water. We swam around the point, checking the caves and crevices around the small island rock off the point. In one gutter, there were Ornate and Spotted Wobbegongs, Port Jackson Sharks and stacks of bulls-eyes, along with the beautiful Southern Fusiliers. On our way back, we spotted a couple of Grey Nurse Sharks cruising through the outer gutter. So we nestled ourselves amongst the kelp and tried to get some good photos of them. Meanwhile, April spies a couple of Whitelegg's Weedfish, Heteroclinus whiteleggi. Very cute.
Nearing the shore, a small green turtle dart out from the rocks and flies past us at amazing speed.
What a great way to end a very pleasant dive.
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