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Great white shark is the reason to dive Stewart Island (Rakiura), New Zealand.

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Stewart Island (Rakiura)

Great white shark is the reason to dive Stewart Island (Rakiura), New Zealand. Best odds here: moderate for great white shark, peak dec-apr. No certification is required — snorkel or freedive access.

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Species
Moderate
Best odds
Dec-Apr
Peak window
Surface-5 m
Depth

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Great white shark

Surface-5 m · No certification needed

Peak Dec-Apr

Moderate odds

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