South Pass - Fakarava Dive Site — French Polynesia

About South Pass - Fakarava

One of the world's greatest shark dives, Fakarava's South Pass (Tetamanu) is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where over 300 grey reef sharks form a living wall at the pass mouth. During grouper spawning season in June–July, the shark numbers explode as predators gather for the feast. The site offers a raw, primal diving experience unmatched anywhere else in the Pacific.

Site Information

• Depth: 10–35 m
• Difficulty: advanced
• Site type: Drift
• Current: Strong
• Best time: Jun-Oct
• Region: French Polynesia

Highlights

• Shark Wall
• 200+ Grey Reef Sharks
• Groupers
• UNESCO Biosphere

Marine Life at South Pass - Fakarava

• Blacktip Reef Shark
• Grey Reef Shark
• Humpback Whale
• Reef Manta Ray
• Lemon Shark
• Bottlenose Dolphin
• Green Turtle
• Hawksbill Turtle