What are the deadliest animals in Bora Bora?

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 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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I also love that Bora Bora has no dangerous creatures such as snakes or spiders.

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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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No, major hurricanes have historically had little impact on Bora Bora due to its location in the South Pacific High-Pressure System. What kind of severe weather can occur in Bora Bora? While severe hurricanes are rare, Bora Bora can experience typhoons, tropical storms, and heavy rains during hurricane season.

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Finally, there are plenty of mosquitoes in Bora Bora, so protect yourself with an effective repellent. Mosquitoes here can transmit dengue fever, chikungunya, and other maladies.

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The languages spoken in Bora Bora are Tahitian and French. However, due to the high tourism population, many natives of Bora Bora have learned to speak English. Bora Bora is a major international tourist destination, famous for its seaside luxury resorts.

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In line with France and other French territories, Bora Bora's legal drinking age is 18, which is also the age of majority in the country. As a result, anyone on the island who is at least 18 years old may legally buy and consume alcohol.

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In Bora Bora, natural disasters are of moderate concern, particularly tsunamis. The island's location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean leaves it vulnerable to tidal waves whenever there's an earthquake in places as far away as Samoa or even Chile.

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Bora Bora is politically part of French Polynesia. The island is a French overseas territory and is not part of the European Union.

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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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The most famous Bora Bora lagoon is home to many stingless jellyfish. The island is also home to many species of multi-coloured coral reef fish.

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For example, tiger sharks Galeocerdo cuvier, which were the flagship species observed at the Vallée Blanche dive site in Tahiti between 2011 and 2017, 7 bite humans more often than any other shark species except the white shark Carcharias carcharodon.

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