Sharks

The pass at the south end of Fakarava is quite well known around these parts as one of the best dives.  The current flow is perfect for just drifting along and looking down into the crystal clear water. The coral is very healthy, colorful, and composed of many different types. Just looking at the coral is enough to entertain me for hours, but the coral is laced with all types of fish of every imaginable type, and then just to add a little excitement there are sharks everywhere. Most of the sharks are in the 4 to 5 foot range, with the larger ones just over 6 feet. Most people will claim that they saw around 100 sharks in the larger 'schools'. I would say it is closer to 50 sharks but it feels like 100.  The way we do it is to take the dingy way up current, jump into the water, and hold onto the painter of the dingy. The water is so clear that you feel like you are flying effortlessly over the coral, fish, and sharks. What a wonderful way to start the day.

There is also this little lagoon behind the reef, with a white sand bottom. The children love to swim/play here. There are all these tropical fish that love to check the children out, and these gigantic Napoleon fish.  And of course there are sharks just swimming around all casual like.

We are really enjoying this wonderful time out here!!

Courage