French Polynesia · Tikehau

Sharks Hole (Tikehau)

Also known as: Trou aux Requins, Shark Hole

Best time to dive

January to December; May to October

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No, dive-only due to depth

Safety notes

Depth exceeding recreational limits at bottom of arch, vertical cave/swim-through, occasional current

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Tikehau

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