Plongée à Fakarava — French Polynesia

Fakarava's South Pass (Tetamanu) hosts the densest concentration of grey reef sharks on Earth — 300 to 700 sharks packed into the channel. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve's night dives are legendary: sharks hunting in pitch black, illuminated only by dive lights.

Score
59.0
Visibilité
24–61m
Température
25–29°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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Fakarava
French PolynesiaPacific
59.0

SCORE

-16.0500°N

-145.6500°E

Fakarava's South Pass (Tetamanu) hosts the densest concentration of grey reef sharks on Earth — 300 to 700 sharks packed into the channel. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve's night dives are legendary: sharks hunting in pitch black, illuminated only by dive lights.

The Wall of Sharks

Visibility24–61 m
Temperature25–29°C
Max Depth30 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$100
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML26.0CH71.0VIS80.0SV48.0TMP71.0DA56.0OP73.0TS64.0GT68.0VAL54.0CRD57.0SP57.0

Marine Life

26.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
16
Megafauna Encounters
28
Reef Fish Abundance
58
Macro Life
0
Endemic Species
25
Marine Life Diversity
26.0
Coral & Reef Health
71.0
Visibility & Conditions
80.0
Dive Site Variety
48.0
Water Temperature
71.0
Depth & Access
56.0
Operator Quality
73.0
Topside Experience
64.0
Getting There
68.0
Value & Cost
54.0
Crowding
57.0
Social Proof
57.0

Key Species

Dive Types

reefdriftpelagic

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

snorkeling South Passkayaking the lagooncycling around the villagebirdwatching in UNESCO biosphereblack pearl farm tour

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Historic coral church of Tetamanu

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber450 km — Centre Hospitalier de la Polynésie Française Chamber, Tahiti
Nearest Hospital5 km

Remote atoll — basic dispensary; flight to Tahiti for chamber (1.5 hrs)

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Top Dive Fakarava

PADI

4.8
190 reviewsNITROX

Tetamanu Diving

PADI

4.9
120 reviewsNITROX