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Diving with 700 Sharks at Fakarava South Pass | Episode 176
2 de novembro de 2022 · 22 min · 25K visualizações · French Polynesia
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew secures a mooring at the South Pass of Fakarava, French Polynesia, to witness the annual grouper spawning event that attracts hundreds of gray reef sharks.6:25 The mooring consists of a heavy-duty, three-quarter-inch chain, which the crew notes is essential for protecting the coral-heavy seabed that would make traditional anchoring hazardous.4:23 During guided and independent scuba dives, the crew observes thousands of grouper and a high concentration of sharks in a docile, resting state.10:10 The area, designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, provides a unique opportunity to observe these species in high density during the full moon in June.18:13 While the crew initially plans to continue their circumnavigation, the abundance of marine life and the quality of the diving lead them to extend their stay until the expiration of their three-month visitor visas.15:55 The experience confirms that timing seasonal biological events is critical for maximizing wildlife encounters in remote island passes.
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