Shark Reef Marine Reserve
Beqa Lagoon · Fiji
Famous baited shark dive inside a marine reserve where up to eight species — including bull sharks and the occasional tiger shark — gather. Two-tank format with a deep feed at 25 m followed by a shallow observation dive. Significant adrenaline; structured briefing required.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
20 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 29°C
Tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Bull shark
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 130 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Tawny nurse shark
Last confirmed May 27, 2026 · 43 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Tiger shark
Last confirmed Sep 15, 2025 · 31 records
Very likely
Most dives
Sicklefin lemon shark
Last confirmed Oct 6, 2025 · 17 records
Very likely
Most dives
Grey reef shark
Last confirmed Sep 18, 2025 · 3 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Gear