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: 300
Common Dolphin
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Total number of species: 600
Wrasse
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Total number of species: 7
Sea Lion
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Total number of species: 3000
Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 60
Spiny Lobster
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Total number of species: 9
Fur Seal
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Total number of species: 150
Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species: 22