Sharks Tooth Kaikoura

★★★★☆ (252)

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!

Dive Activity

Top Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Octopus

11 Sightings
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Common Dolphin

4 Sightings
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Wrasse

4 Sightings
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Sea Lion

2 Sightings
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Nudibranch

27 Sightings
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2
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10

Fur Seal

11 Sightings
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4

Spiny Lobster

11 Sightings
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Sweetlips and Grunts

2 Sightings
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