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Beqa Lagoon (Shark Reef Marine Reserve)

Beqa Lagoon (Shark Reef Marine Reserve)

Viti Levu (Pacific Harbour), Fiji

Photo: amanderson2 · CC BY 2.0

About this site

Beqa Lagoon is world-famous for adrenaline-pumping shark dives where divers can encounter up to eight species of sharks, including large bull and tiger sharks. The Shark Reef Marine Reserve was Fiji's first marine protected area and offers one of the most exciting and well-managed shark encounters on the planet.

Conditions

Country
Fiji
Region
Viti Levu (Pacific Harbour)
Max depth
5–30 m
Visibility
20–40 m
Water temperature
24–27°C
Difficulty
Intermediate to Advanced
Best season
May to October
Type
Reef
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Reef
Marine life
  • Sharks
  • Pelagic fish
Photo: amanderson2 · CC BY 2.0

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