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he Arue Fault - Maximum depth : 196 feet. Located on the east he White Valley - Maximum depth : 200 feet. An exceptional
T coast of Tahiti, the dive site is a beautiful undersea cave at the T because its marine fauna. Blacktip sharks, lemon sharks and
depth of around 100 feet. A wall starts at around 15 feet where grey reef sharks. Schools of silver jackfish, triggerfish and many
you’ll find different species of fish and crayfish. It is actually three fish species. Typically a drift dive.
different dive sites. On the outer side of the reef, a coral plateau
15 feet under the surface overlooks an impressive drop-off. One T he Wrecks - Maximum depth : 70 feet. This dive allows you to
hundred yards apart, two narrow faultlines, 200 feet long and explore the wrecks of a plane and an old schooner, one of the
extending to a depth of approximately 100 feet which have color- last relics of the inter-island traffic. The airplane wreck is situated
ful fauna, tropical fish, multicolored coral polyps, anemones and on a sand bar, lying on its right wing. You can even safely explore
crabs. napoleon wrasse and dogtooth tuna frequently are present. the wreck by the port located on the fuselage’s left side (less than
Crevices hold resting sea turtles and sharks. 50 feet in depth) or through the cockpit. A bit farther, you’ll find
the schooner, still considered to be a beautiful wooden wreck.
T he St-Etienne Drop-off - Maximum depth: 200 feet. Located
on the west side of the island, the drop-offs were formed from T emaruata - Maximum depth : 100 feet. Enjoy the exceptional
the reef. This site deserves several dives for it to be fully visited. view of the coral garden, where all species of fish abound.
The edge of the descent is punctuated by large coral formations. Whitetip reef sharks, barracudas and moray eels are abundant. The
Experienced divers may descend the series of vertical walls. This site offers the opportunity to “bait” sharks.
site is ideal for a “deep dive” experience.
T urtles’ Flat - Maximum depth: 130 feet Known sea turtles that
T he Underwater Mesa - Very big mesa for a beginner/intermedi- make this site their home. Impressive drop-off covered by blue
ate diver levels, known for groups of sea turtles. coral.
