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Fakarava South Pass (Tumakohua)

Grey reef shark is the reason to dive Fakarava South Pass (Tumakohua), French Polynesia.

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Fakarava South Pass (Tumakohua)

Grey reef shark is the reason to dive Fakarava South Pass (Tumakohua), French Polynesia. Best odds here: very high for grey reef shark, peak jun-jul. Access needed ranges up to Experienced, depending which encounter you're after.

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Species
Very high
Best odds
Jun-Jul
Peak window
15-30 m
Depth

The encounter

Grey reef shark

15-30 m · Needs Experienced

Peak Jun-Jul

Very high odds

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