Walters Shoals
Group of submerged mountains off the coast of Madagascar
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The Walters Shoals is a group of submerged mountains off the coast of Madagascar. The shoals are 845 kilometres (525 mi) south of Cape Sainte Marie - Madagascar and 1,210 kilometres (750 mi) east of Richards Bay at the African coast. The tips of some of the mountains are only 18 metres (59 ft)[1] below the surface. The Walters Shoals is home to many species of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks and is considered as a Ecologically or Biologically Significant Area.[2] Groups of Barau's petrel (Pterodroma baraui) forage the area during their breeding season.[3] It was discovered in 1963 by the South African Hydrographic Frigate SAS Natal captained by Cmdr Walters. When found it had a huge population of Galápagos sharks but they have since been fished out.
| Natal Seamount | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Summit depth | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Height | 4,750 m (15,580 ft) |
| Location | |
| Range | Walters Shoals |
| Coordinates | 33°12′S 43°50′E |
