Sharks Tooth Kaikoura
Off the east coast of the peninsula, launch from The South Bay Marina. The point that resembles a Sharks Tooth the bays north from there. Also known as Whalers Bay.
An Abundant example of all Kaikoura’s Marine Life. Moki, Butters, Octopus, Cod, Kingfish, Wrasse, Scorpionfish, Triggerfish, Seals, Crayfish, Kina and potentially some Dusky Dolphins!
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Total number of species approx.: 300
Common Dolphin
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Total number of species approx.: 600
Wrasse
Spinner Dolphin
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Total number of species approx.: 7
Sea Lion
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
Nudibranch
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Total number of species approx.: 60
Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species approx.: 9
Fur Seal
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Total number of species approx.: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species approx.: 150
Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species approx.: 22
Cod
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Total number of species approx.: 1900