How common are shark attacks in Bora Bora?

Most snorkel tours and dive excursions offer shark feeding and stingray adventures, which is safe if being led by a certified guide. But note that shark attacks in and around Bora Bora are quite rare, with two recorded during the past 100 years.



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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 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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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 no poisonous insects or snakes on Bora Bora. And while there are no native mammals on the island, it is home to many dogs, cats, sheep, and cows.

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Bora Bora Stingrays
These stingrays are accustomed to being around people and will be your best friend if you give them a pat and a fish. Stingrays are slippery to touch so, if you don't want to feel them sliding past you, wear some board shorts and a rash vest. (That's why I'm covered up below.)

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There are not many animals here, as the islands appeared from volcanic activity in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, far from any other land. So the only land animals here are the ones brought in by people: horses, cows, pigs, chickens, sheep, goats, dogs and cats.

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Within the lagoon (where 100% of the overwater bungalows in Bora Bora are located), depths range from 5 feet to 150 feet, with 5-10 feet being most common.

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