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Vallée des requins

Vallée des requins, or "Shark Valley" in Moorea, delivers exactly what the name promises. We’re talking blacktip reef sharks, often dozens of them, circling and cruising in the shallows. It’s not a deep dive, usually just 10-15 metres, so the sunlight really punches through, illuminating the sandy bottom and the sharks’ sleek forms. We’ve found the best time to go is late morning; the light is perfect and the sharks seem to be more active. You’ll also spot plenty of parrotfish chomping on coral, big schools of blue and gold fusiliers, and the occasional pearl-spotted wrasse darting between the bommies. It’s a gentle drift, often with a mild current, making it very comfortable for newer divers who want to get up close with some serious shark action without needing advanced skills. This is a quintessential Moorea experience, less about intricate reef structures and more about the sheer joy of watching these magnificent creatures in their natural element.