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the most sharks we have ever seen
October 11, 2026 · 19 min · 26K views · Fakarava
What this video covers
The crew of *Catalpa* explores Fakarava in the Tuamotu Archipelago, an atoll known for its high concentration of sharks in the lagoon passes.Watch During free dives at the South Pass, the crew encounters hundreds of reef sharks and diverse marine life in depths ranging from 18 to 20 meters.2:29 While the crew attempts to surf the South Pass, small swell and shallow reef conditions limit opportunities.6:54 The crew resupplies in Fakarava North, noting that the second supermarket near their anchorage offers better stock than the first, including fresh eggs.12:31 They also rent bicycles to explore the atoll, noting that wind and fetch make some interior lagoon anchorages uncomfortable.14:47 The vessel’s 2,400-watt Renogy solar array achieves 96% efficiency in tropical conditions, consistently topping off batteries by midday.17:49 After several days, the crew departs through the North Pass to continue their transit through the Tuamotus.19:28
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