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Best places to dive with Greater amberjack
Seriola dumerili
A powerful pelagic that patrols reef edges and wrecks, often in small hunting groups. One of the more exciting sightings in Maltese water, most frequent in the warm months.
Destinations ranked by how reliably greater amberjack is seen. The bars show the likelihood by month — never a guarantee. See the full species page for more.
Malta & Gozo, Malta
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Most frequent in the warmer months (roughly June-October) along walls and over wrecks such as Fessej Rock; scarcer in winter.