York shoal is very seldom dived by recreational divers, because it is fairly far from the launch sites, near a known feeding area for great white sharks, and is virtually unknown to the diving public. Some will dive it because it is there, and to gather more information. Scientific diving may occasionally occur for various reasons, including surveys of the reef life.

These areas are situated along the South African Coast and are accessible to the public and are known dive locations to the locals from in and around the area, please respect their local fauna and flora, remember limit your catch and don’t catch your limit.