Kingfish

Seriola lalandi

Also known as the Australian Kingfish, Yellowtail Kingfish, Southern Yellowtail Amberjack is an angler and chef favourite. Delicious in sushi or on the BBQ, it’s not surprising why this spectacular pelagic fish was overfished to the point of exhaustion in and around Sydney Harbour.

Now Kingies are back and their large schools will put on a show at some of our favourite dive sites.

Check out our Sydney dive videos featuring Kingies!

Dive with Sydney Dive Charters to encounter Kingfish on your next epic dive!

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Quick Facts on Grey Nurse Sharks

  • Kingfish are easily spooked by a diver lights. When lights are shone at the school, they will brake up and move off.

  • Schools of Kingfish will often circle a diver or group of scuba divers with their lights on for many minutes before moving off.

  • Kingfish are more commonly encountered by Sydney scuba divers during early morning scuba dives.

Sydney Dive Sites

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Pick Up Locations

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Sydney Scuba Dive Costings

All prices include GST. Prices are per person.

Single Dive $69.00
Single Night Dive $69.00
TSS Currajong Night Dive $120.00
Double Boat Dive $120.00
Technical Tec 1 Dive (40-51m) $99.00
Tec 1 Dive + 1 Recreational Dive $120.00
Technical Tec 2 Dive (51-78m) $150.00
Tec 2 “Peak” Dive $950 (full boat rate. max 6 divers)
Ex – HMAS Adelaide Double Dive $120.00
Freediving $220.00ph (10pax max)
Whale Watching $65.00
Charter Rate $POA
Freediver $120.00 pp

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