Are there sharks in Bora Bora lagoon?

Sharks In Bora Bora Lagoon
From the amazing plethora of fish, stingrays and turtles up to the sharks we're exploring, you'll find everything. Most importantly, you'll encounter the Blacktip reef sharks and the Lemon sharks. They're the so-called owners of the lagoon and an attraction you shouldn't miss.



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There are plenty of sharks in French Polynesia, as the fishing and trading of all sharks has been banned since 2012. Less well-known is the fact that the law currently bans the feeding of sharks in the lagoon, in the passes, and within a radius of 1kl of any pass.

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No, there are no great white sharks in Bora Bora. Instead, when going diving you might spot some hammerhead sharks, black tip reef sharks, bull sharks, whitetip sharks, gray sharks, whale shark species, plethora of tropical fish and divine coral gardens. It's a full-blown underwater tropical paradise out there!

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Is it safe to swim in French Polynesia? Most beaches in French Polynesia are safe to visit as they are in lagoons, which are protected from the dangers of the open ocean. However, some can have strong currents and tides. Some of the marine wildlife in French Polynesia is also dangerous.

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There can be several dangers when swimming or kayaking in a lagoon near its pass to the open ocean, here a few: 1) Rip currents can occur in the open ocean and lagoons, which can be very dangerous for swimmers.

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November to April (Low Season)
Bora Bora, Tahiti, and French Polynesia weather is hot, humid, and exotic. And while that may sound like the perfect paradise to some, it is not to everyone. If you're looking for the most comfortable visit possible, you'll want to avoid the wet season of November through April.

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There are many sharks in Bora Bora, although attacks on humans are rare. Still, it's best to steer clear of them, as well as Bora Bora's stingrays and barracudas. Wear reliable foot protection whenever you're in the ocean to fend off injuries from stonefish, urchins, and the coral itself.

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There are hundreds of colorful fish species here as well as sea turtles, sharks, dolphins, manta rays, gray rays, leopard rays and even occasional humpback whale sightings.

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For its sanitation Bora Bora is equipped with a collective sanitation network on the whole island. Two biological purification stations with a capacity equivalent to 20 000 inhabitants operate the treatment offering excellent results for the quality of the bathing water on the island's twenty beaches.

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Lagoons serve as breeding and nursery areas for a wide array of coastal fish, provide habitat and food for resident species and serve as feeding areas for seasonal species. Different areas of the lagoon environment provide specific habitat needs.

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Bora Bora, French Polynesia
The fine white sand surrounding the island accounts heavily for the clarity and color.

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