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Divers, snorkelers, and even those aboard a glass-bottomed
boat are carried in a rush of water between the
ocean and lagoon surrounded by seemingly millions
of fish. Outside the reefs, a breathtaking array
of large species await divers along the brightly
colored walls of the oceanic drop-offs, including
squadrons of eagle rays and schools of sharks, tuna,
jacks, and barracuda.
Rangiroa's lagoon, the second largest in the
world, is highly prized by divers from around
the world because of the pass dives, visibility,
and density of marine life, particularly sharks.
Some of the most popular
sites around Rangiroa include:
Avatoru Pass
Pass dive 50-70 feet
Tiputa Pass - Sharks Cave,
The Valley, Hammerhead Plateau
Pass dives 40-150 feet
The Aquarium
Lagoon dive 10-30 feet
The Wind Turbine
Ocean Dive 60 feet
The Blue
Ocean Dive 60 feet
Giant Wrasse Shelf
Pass Dive 60 feet
Dive Operators are
located in some resorts and in Avatoru. A live-aboard
charter also embarks from Rangiroa.
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