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Tupapa Sandriver
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A sand channel with coral reef on both sides that starts in the surf zone and extends into the drop off. The northern side of the sand has a very steep wall, on the southern side the reef slopes off more gradually into the abyss. Depth 18 – 40 metres
The site has healthy coral and plenty of fish. Reef predators are common here and reef shark sightings are frequent when going deeper.
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.: 600
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Sperm Whale
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Leatherback Turtle
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Shutterstock-Andrey Armyagov
Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Triggerfish
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
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