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Shark Reef

Beqa, Fiji
Depth
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98ft
Visibility
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36ft - 108ft
Entry
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boat
Experience Level
Experienced

About Shark Reef

This amazing dive site is located within a Marine Reserve and offers some spectacular diving with a chance to see some great marine life. One of the best dive sites in the area. Shark Reef Marine Reserve was established in April 2004 and is the first of it's kind in Fiji; namely, a protected sanctuary for the sharks. Just off the southern coast of Viti Levu, Fiji, on the edge of Beqa Passage lies an innocuous patch reef; Shark Reef Marine Reserve. It is here, in these protected waters that divers can observe and interact with some of the oceans top predators and a multitude of fish species on The Shark Dive. Taking shark diving to the extreme, the regular shark population comprises 8 different species; Whitetip Reef Sharks, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Tawny Nurse Sharks, Sicklefin Lemon Sharks, Silvertip Sharks, Bull Sharks and Tiger Sharks. If shark diving is your thing, then Shark Reef Marine Reserve and The Shark Dive are for you!

Shark Reef Dive Info: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Reef, Other, Deep, Rock, Shark, Drop Off
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:30m
Visibility Range:11m - 33m
Experience Level:Experienced
Best Gas:21% - 35% O2

Marine Life

  • Sicklefin Lemon Sharks
  • Silvertip Sharks
  • Bull Sharks
  • Whitetip Reef Sharks
  • Tiger Sharks
  • Tawny Nurse Sharks
  • Grey Reef Sharks
  • Blacktip Reef Sharks

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Dive Site Hazards

Although we currently lack information on specific hazards at this location, their absence cannot be assumed. Your knowledge and experience with this dive site could greatly enhance our page – we invite you to share your insights.

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