French Polynesia · Rangiroa - Tiputa Pass complex
The Canyons
Also known as: Les Canyons
Best time to dive
May to October
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPeak season
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Manta rayPossible
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
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 - no - current too strong except at brief slack tide
Safety notes
strong unpredictable currents, risk of being swept into open ocean, deep sections, narcosis risk at depth
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Rangiroa
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.