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
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
Score breakdown
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Marine Life
26.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key species
Dive types
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
Nearby cultural sites
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- Historic coral church of Tetamanu
Non-diver score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & emergency
Remote atoll — basic dispensary; flight to Tahiti for chamber (1.5 hrs)
Top operators
Top Dive Fakarava
PADI
Tetamanu Diving
PADI