Society Islands dive sites

Yes, this is one of the most accessible shark diving experiences in the world. The dive takes place in relatively shallow water between 10 and 25 metres on a sandy bottom with mild currents. Blacktip reef sharks are not aggressive toward divers and are accustomed to human presence. Dive operators provide thorough briefings on positioning and behaviour around the sharks. Even snorkellers can observe from the surface, though the scuba experience provides much closer encounters.

The primary species are blacktip reef sharks, which are present in numbers ranging from a dozen to over fifty individuals depending on the day. Lemon sharks, which can reach over two metres in length, are regular visitors that create memorable moments when they pass close to divers. Southern stingrays are abundant and remarkably comfortable around divers. Eagle rays occasionally pass through, and whitetip reef sharks are sometimes seen resting on the sandy bottom.

The dive site is located off Moorea's north coast, accessible by a short 10 to 15 minute boat ride from dive centres based in Maharepa, Cook's Bay, or Opunohu Bay. Moorea itself is reached by a 30-minute ferry from Tahiti's capital Papeete, or by a short domestic flight. Most dive operators offer morning and afternoon two-tank dive trips that include the shark and ray site paired with a reef dive on the outer slope.