This dive site is a world-renowned drift dive through a natural pass in the Tikehau atoll. Divers can expect to encounter large congregations of eagle rays and manta rays gracefully navigating the current. The site is also famous for its dense schools of fish and 'walls' of resident sharks.
The Rays Corridor
Drift dive through a pass teeming with rays and sharks.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
Diving
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Napoleon Wrasse
Jackfish
Nurse Shark
Green Humphead Parrotfish
Southern Eagle Ray
Reef Manta Ray
Reef Shark
Tuna
Barracuda
Grey Reef Shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced
Strong currents require good buoyancy and drift diving experience.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Strong
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