French Polynesia · Rangiroa - Tiputa Pass complex

The Run

Best time to dive

January to March; May to October

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkLikely

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

Safety notes

very deep dive, strong current, narcosis, limited bottom time, expert-level only

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.