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Temae

Temae on Moorea is a proper shark show, and we absolutely love it for that. You drop onto a coral plate at 15 metres, and then it’s a gentle glide down a sandy slope cut with coral tongues. This is where the white tips are often cruising, sometimes a dozen or more, just meandering. We’ve seen them tucked under ledges, napping in the sand, and occasionally, a sleeper shark resting on the bottom, blending right in. Keep an eye out into the blue. Schools of coach fish are a common sight, a shimmering wall of silver moving as one. We’ve also spotted good-sized tuna here, streaking past like torpedoes. It’s an easy dive, barely any current usually, and the average 25-metre visibility means you can often see the sharks long before they see you. For newer divers wanting to build confidence around sharks, or anyone who just loves a good shark encounter, Temae is our top pick in Moorea.