Swimming with Sharks in Bora Bora

One of the main attractions on Bora Bora is swim with sharks. It sounds kind of scary but actually is really fun. Sharks in Bora Bora are not the type of sharks you see on movies or in shark attacks.

This are blacktip reef sharks.Timid and skittish, the blacktip reef shark is difficult to approach and is not a danger to humans unless roused by food. Before going into the water your guide will throw some fish into the water so the shark get near the boat. If you don't want to go inside the water, it's OK you will still have fun seeing them from the boat. Once they are all around the boat then the guide will go in firs. Believe me sharks are more scare of you than you from them.

Once you are inside follow all the instructions of your guide. This is a safe activity however you need to always pay attention on what you are doing, you don't want to step into a shark or make a shark angry. As I say this is a safe activity, sharks are getting use to have people around them. So don't worry just follow the safety rules and you will be OK. Don't try to touch them, they will swim around you no need for you to chase them.

ECOFRIENDLY TIP: Remember to always use biodegradable sun screen. Normal sun screen may damage corals and fish. Please DON'T touch the corals as you might damage them and even kill them just by touching them.