Sharks Tooth Kaikoura

★★★★☆ (304)

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

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 300

Octopus

Octopus

11 Sightings
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0
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0
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5
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0
Common Dolphin

Common Dolphin

5 Sightings
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0
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0
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0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 600

Wrasse

Wrasse

4 Sightings
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4
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0
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0
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0
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

30 Sightings
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0
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4
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4
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9
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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1
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2
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10

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Total number of species approx.: 60

Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster

17 Sightings
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4
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4
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2
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5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2
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Total number of species approx.: 9

Fur Seal

Fur Seal

11 Sightings
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5
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0
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0
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0
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0
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2
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4

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 7000

Crab

Crab

3 Sightings
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3
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0
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0

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