at Fakarava

Le Mur De Requins Gris

The Fakarava Shark Wall, a one-of-a-kind event.
The Fakarava Shark Wall is located near Tumakohua Pass, along a 25 meter drop off off the atoll. It is one of the largest concentrations of gray sharks in the world. During the months of June to July, the density of sharks can reach over 700 sharks in one place. It is a unique event of its kind.
It is possible to observe these marine animals up close while scuba diving. To access it, visitors must be aged 12 and over with a minimum diving level 1, the presence of a professional guide is strongly recommended, due to the weather, the level of dangerousness and other conditions to be taken into account. For more information about the point of interest, it is recommended to go through a tourist provider in Fakarava.
We speak : English, French

Classification & labels

  • Nature Reserve
  • World heritage (UNESCO)

Opening

Opening hours from 01 January to 31 December 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Services

Animals home

NON_DISPONIBLE

Address

98763 Fakarava
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