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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And while there are no native mammals on the island, it is home to many dogs, cats, sheep, and cows. Its waters are lush with colorful coral reefs and a variety of marine life, from lemon sharks and jackfish to sea turtles and dolphins, that can be explored on a snorkeling excursion.
Despite being situated close to a tectonic plate border, Bora Bora is not thought to be particularly vulnerable to tsunamis. There haven't been any recent tsunamis in the region, despite the island's distance from the Pacific's main earthquake zones.
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.
Due to the island's location in a region where the Aedes mosquito is common, there is a high risk of contracting Zika there. The mosquitoes that spread the virus grow in areas with standing water, and Bora Bora's numerous lagoons and pools make for excellent mosquito breeding grounds.
Yes.It is safe to snorkel and swim with the sharks and stingrays in Moorea. However, a reminder that you are swimming in the ocean, so it's important to wear a life jacket if you're not a strong swimmer. And it's always a good idea to swim with a partner.
Encounters between sharks and people are infrequent, and most inshore species pose little threat to humans. Although any shark may be potentially dangerous, especially if provoked, it is believed that only a few species of Hawaiian sharks have been responsible for biting people.