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La Vallée blanche, Tahiti
Shark drift dive on the Tahiti airport channel.
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Reef
Local operator required
A professional guide is strongly advised because the site is a drift dive in the pass.
Guided drift dive near Faa'a/Papeete; plan for current, sharks, and a compact white-sand route across the outer pass.
About La Vallée blanche, Tahiti
La Vallée blanche, Tahiti is a shark-focused drift dive on the outer edge of the Papeete pass, where a white sand ribbon cuts through the reef and keeps the route easy to read underwater. The site is known for gray reef, blacktip, whitetip, lemon, and sometimes tiger sharks, with barracudas and other Polynesian reef fish in the mix. It is a guided drift site for experienced divers who are comfortable planning around current.
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Research Estimate At La Vallée blanche, Tahiti
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AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthSome damage
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthVery strong current
Surge StrengthLight surge
Where Is La Vallée blanche, Tahiti?
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La Vallée blanche, Tahiti Planning Details
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Reported Depth
15m - 40m
Depth Note
Public guides place the site around the 15-40 m band, with the shallower drift line near the white-sand channel and deeper water available for experienced divers.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer windows make the drift easier to manage.
Typical Conditions
White-sand pass dive with clear water, strong current, and a shark-heavy pelagic feel.
Safety & Access At La Vallée blanche, Tahiti
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficDangerous wildlifeStrong current
Safety Notes
This is a current-first dive. Stay close to the guide, keep your drift plan simple, and leave plenty of room around sharks and pass traffic.
Access Restrictions
Guided drift dive with a professional operator.
Local Intel For La Vallée blanche, Tahiti
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Drift along the white-sand channel on the outer edge of the pass, with sharks and schooling fish as the main draw. Best for controlled buoyancy and easy drift positioning.
Freedive
Not a freedive target; the current and pass conditions suit scuba drift diving.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site.
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La Vallée blanche, Tahiti Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
tahititourisme.pf · Official Tourism
Official Tahiti Tourisme page with depth, shark species, and drift-dive guidance.
tahititravelservices.pf · Travel Guide
Regional Tahiti guide describing the site as a pass-side drift dive with strong current and year-round marine life.
www.airtahiti.pf · Travel Guide
Regional ebook noting the lemon shark as a regular visitor to La Vallée blanche.
www.diveplanit.com · Operator
Operator summary with shark mix, barracudas, and depth.
www.oovatu.com · Travel Guide
Regional guide noting the site's marine-life richness.
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