Sharks Tooth Kaikoura
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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 & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Nudibranch
26
Total Sightings
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M
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J
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D
#2
Fur Seal
11
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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A
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O
N
D
#3
Spiny Lobster
11
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#4
Octopus
10
Total Sightings
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M
A
M
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J
A
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N
D
#5
Common Dolphin
4
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#6
Wrasse
4
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Sea Lion
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Sweetlips and Grunts
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D
#9
Lobster
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D
#10
Cod
2
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
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