© TOPDIVE Tahiti, 98713 PAPEETE
La Zélée, Tahiti
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The Zélée site is located near the port of Papeete, where you can find the remnants of the wreck of a small gunboat scattered in several pieces. The Zélée was a French gunboat launched in 1899 and sunk in 1914 during the Battle of Papeete.
You can witness the corals reclaiming their territory on the wreck, numerous lagoon fish, and sleeping sharks. Around 25/27 meters, you’ll see rose-shaped coral.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Shutterstock-Shane Myers Photography
21 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
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Shutterstock-Andrey Armyagov
Hawksbill Turtle
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 2
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Nurse Shark
79 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
48 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 40
iStock-wrangel
Triggerfish
46 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish
26 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
25 Sightings
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