French Polynesia

Lemon Shark Valley

Best time to dive

January to December; May to October

What you might see

  • Moray eelLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Limited - primarily a scuba dive, close shark proximity not ideal for snorkelers

Safety notes

Close shark proximity; follow guide briefing strictly, no touching/feeding without operator control

Permits & fees

Standard dive fee via operator (~7,000-9,500 XPF/dive); no separate permit found

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Moorea

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.