Dive-site story
Situated outside the barrier reef near Bora Bora's main pass, Tapu Canyon is characterized by sculpted coral ridges separated by white sand channels that descend into the oceanic blue. Large lemon sharks regularly patrol the deeper sandy corridors, often accompanied by remoras and schools of jacks. The site offers reliable pelagic encounters against a backdrop of hard coral formations and reef-slope topography.
Reliable close encounters with resident lemon sharks cruising the sandy channels
Dramatic outer-reef spur-and-groove topography dropping toward deep water
Curious humphead wrasse and large moray eels residing among the coral heads
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Marine life remains consistent year-round, while the dry season brings reduced rainfall and settled sea states.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicklefin lemon sharkNegaprion acutidens | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blacktip reef sharkCarcharhinus melanopterus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead wrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common |
Marine forecast
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