Fakarava South Pass (Tumakohua)

About this site

Fakarava's South Pass is the crown jewel of French Polynesia diving - famous for its 'Wall of Sharks' where up to 700 grey reef sharks gather in a single area. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve pass offers the most spectacular shark aggregation on Earth, with the sharks forming a living wall as they rest in the mild current. The famous grouper spawning event in July attracts even more predators.

Conditions

Country

French Polynesia

Region

Tuamotu Archipelago (Fakarava Atoll)

Max depth

5–60 m

Visibility

30–50 m

Water temperature

26–29°C

Difficulty

Advanced

Best season

June to July (grouper spawning/shark wall); Year-round

Type

Wall

Suitable for

• Scuba

Dive types

• Wall
• Drift

Marine life

• Hammerheads
• Sharks
• Rays
• Barracuda
• Groupers