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Which sharks visit Julian Rocks, off Byron Bay, in the warmer months?

Answer: Leopard sharks

Julian Rocks sits 2.5km off Byron; leopard sharks visit in warmer months, and it's likened to a mini Galapagos.

2.5km offshore · dive or snorkel trips from Byron Bay

Turtles, manta rays, wobbegongs and grey nurse sharks are also common there. Local dive operator Sundive runs a citizen science study of the leopard sharks that visit.

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