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Snorkel with Fiji Sharks
'What an AWESOME experience. They swam up and joined us, as curious with us as we were of them. To have Fiji sharks gliding alongside you close enough to touch (which we had been asked not to do ) is just sooooo coooool !'
Yes. You’ll be provided with safety instructions from our experienced guides who’ve spent hundreds of hours getting to know our resident school of sharks. Our guides will be in the water with you the entire time and will closely monitor the sharks' behaviour to ensure your safety.
White Tips are the dominant species and are by nature an inquisitive shark not frightened to check you out. Their Black Tip relatives are by contrast timid and will shy away if they feel threatened.
How many Fijian sharks will I see?
Numbers vary but it is common to see between 6-12 reef sharks.
White Tip Shark - up to 1.8 metres
Black Tip Shark - up to 1.6 metres
Both Black Tip and White Tip Reef Sharks prefer shallower waters making snorkelling easy with good visibility. It’s even possible to see the sharks from our boat before entering the water. Water depth varies between 4 - 6 metres depending on the tide.
Is it safe?
What type of Fiji sharks will I see?
There are two main species of Fiji sharks encountered, White Tip Reef Sharks and Black Tip Reef Sharks, both are common in the tropical warm waters of the South Pacific. Each species can grow to a length of just over 1.5 metres although under the water they appear 25% larger, a snorkelling face mask optical illusion.
How deep is the water?
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Snorkelling with Sharks from Barefoot Kuata Island Resort, the Yasawas, Fiji.
Taking photos while Snorkelling with Sharks from Barefoot Kuata Island Resort, the Yasawas, Fiji.
Underwater view Snorkelling with Sharks from Barefoot Kuata Island Resort, the Yasawas, Fiji.
Snorkelling with Sharks from Barefoot Kuata Island Resort, the Yasawas, Fiji.
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Moia Reef
What if I’m not a good swimmer or haven’t snorkelled before?
Buoyancy aids are available for less confident swimmers and because these sharks prefer shallow waters there’s no necessity to dive under the water to secure a thrilling view.
Departing from Port Denarau you'll cruise through the Mamanuca Island and onto Kuata Island, gateway to the stunning Yasawa Islands. Kuata Island's surrounding and nearby waters are rich in marine bio-diversity including Fiji sharks. Smaller and harmless resident Reef Sharks can be found residing at Moia Reef.
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Arriving at Kuata Island our dive team will confirm your Snorkelling with Sharks departure time. You'll travel 20 minutes on a boat to Moia Reef where you'll encounter resident Reef Sharks. This is an escorted tour where Barefoot Kuata Island Resort's experienced and knowledgable dive team will look after you and introduce you to Moia Reef's resident population of friendly and inquisitive Reef Sharks.
Snorkelling with Fiji Sharks Day Cruise
While on Kuata Island you'll have the opportunity to explore and enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch. There are coral gardens accessible from the beach plus marked waking tracks.
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