Shark & Stingray Snorkeling Site
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A must-stop shallow spot on lagoon tours, where you stand on white sand in waist-deep water and swim close to blacktip reef sharks and pink stingrays.
The shallow sandy flats on the southeastern side of the Bora Bora lagoon are a stop on nearly every lagoon tour. The water is 1–2 meters deep, blacktip reef sharks patrol the area, and large pink whiptail stingrays (fai) approach visitors on their own. Guides lead the way and point out the animals. Blacktip reef sharks are generally gentle, but follow your guide's instructions, and do not chase, feed or touch them. You can only visit by tour boat or private boat. Half-day tours cost about 15,000–20,000 CFP francs and are usually combined with snorkeling over coral gardens and a lunch on a small island. You will need to bring or rent snorkel gear, and use reef-safe sunscreen. Exact stopping points vary slightly between boat operators.
Opening hours
Departs with boat tours, usually at 08:30 or 13:00
Nearby sights
- Coral Garden
- Matira Beach
- Bloody Mary's
- Bora Bora Turtle Center
- Mount Otemanu
- Mount Pahia Hike
- Bora Bora Lagoon
- Vaitape