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Tahiti

Sharks, wrecks, whale songs, and wild volcanic valleys from French Polynesia's easiest base

Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 32 sources

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Wildlife In Tahiti

Browse the full species list linked to approved dive spots in Tahiti.

Green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Moorea, French Polynesia
Turtles

Green Turtle

Chelonia mydas

1 linked spot

gray shark under water during daytime
Sharks

Lemon Shark

Negaprion brevirostris

1 linked spot

Lion's mane jellyfish ( Cyanea capillata ) in Gullmarn fjord at Sämstad, Lysekil Municipality, Sweden. This specimen is about 10–12 cm (3.9–4.7 in) in diameter and the tentacles are about 60–80 cm (24–31 in) long. It is photographed from a jetty. The color of the background is made up from algae on
Jellyfish

Lion’s Mane Jellyfish

Cyanea capillata

1 linked spot

Photo of Manatee
Other Mammals

Manatee

1 linked spot

Photo of Moon Jellyfish
Jellyfish

Moon Jellyfish

Aurelia aurita

1 linked spot

Photo of Portuguese Man o'War
Jellyfish

Portuguese Man o'War

Physalia physalis

1 linked spot

Photo of Salmon
Freshwater Fishes

Salmon

1 linked spot

Photo of Sand Eel
Saltwater Fishes

Sand Eel

1 linked spot

Photo of Scorpionfish
Saltwater Fishes

Scorpionfish

Scorpaenidae

1 linked spot

Photo of Shrimp
Crustaceans

Shrimp

1 linked spot

Silky shark ( Carcharhinus falciformis ) at Jardines de la Reina, Cuba
Sharks

Silky Shark

Carcharhinus falciformis

1 linked spot

Photo of Silvertip Shark
Sharks

Silvertip Shark

Carcharhinus albimarginatus

1 linked spot

Photo of Snapper
Saltwater Fishes

Snapper

1 linked spot

Photo of Soldierfish
Saltwater Fishes

Soldierfish

Myripristinae

1 linked spot

Photo of Spiny Seahorse
Seahorses and Pipefishes

Spiny Seahorse

Hippocampus histrix

1 linked spot

green and black fish in body of water
Rays

Stingrays

1 linked spot

Photo of Sturgeon
Freshwater Fishes

Sturgeon

1 linked spot