Despite previous tragedies, barriers and warning signs, thrill-seekers continue to jump from the clifftop at Wattamolla.
The Leader's chief photographer John Veage captured one of the foolhardy acts while taking photos of other people enjoying the popular area in Royal National Park, which attracts up to 2500 visitors on busy days.
There have been numerous incidents over the years in which people have been killed or badly injured jumping from the clifftop.
The latest tragedy occurred in November, 2018, when a man, 20, a Bangladeshi national, drowned after he and two friends jumped from the clifftop into the lagoon about 7 o'clock on a weekday evening.
A spokesman for National Parks and Wildlife Service said a range of deterrents were in place, advising visitors of the risk.
"The measures include signs and safety barriers," he said.
"Unfortunately, some individuals continue to put themselves at risk of injury by disregarding these warnings.
"Cliff jumping at Wattamolla is inherently dangerous - not only for those who undertake the activity, but also for people that may be below.
"People can face penalties however, NPWS prefers to use education to raise awareness of the danger the behaviour poses to those undertaking risky activity."