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On the southern edge of Viti Levu, Fiji, a bull shark chases lunch, curious lemon sharks check out equally scuba divers, and a nurse shark relaxes on the ocean floor. It’s just another day at the Shark Reef Marine Reserve, a patch reef near the Beqa Passage. After arriving in Fiji, we head to Pacific Harbour to hook up with Beqa Adventure Divers. This dive outfitter will guide us into the reserve where shark behavior and physiology are witnessed up close, in a real world setting.
Take the Beqa passage to western side of Beqa Island and land at Rukua Village. This traditional village is just a short boat ride (10 km) from Pacific Harbour, yet miles from modern day Fiji. The Chief will likely grant you permission to hike Shark Fin Hill. Broadreach will most certainly grant you access to a dive site on the north end of the island where sharks are known to gather. It’s not a question of whether or not you’ll see sharks, but rather how many.
“Matt's been ‘round the world with Broadreach. Each trip, from the Red Sea to Fiji, has been challenging and fun!” — Susan Coote, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Return to the Shark Reserve for further hands-on exploration. By now, we can clearly distinguish shark groupings and have a clear understanding of how sharks fit into Fijian culture. Lastly, head to the Luva River in Viti Levu’s Namosi Valley. Sink your paddle into its world-class rapids.
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Pacific Harbour, Viti Levu, Fiji
Do get in the water. Fiji is the ultimate place to push your shark exploration to the limit.
Indigenous tribes on Beqa believe in a Shark God. You will too after 22 days of observing, studying and researching these amazing creatures up close.
Rukua Village, Beqa Island
A quick boat ride from Pacific Harbour. Live in a traditional Fijian Village. Eat their food Dance their dances. Meet the chief.
Luva River
A playful river in the Namosi Valley. Hop in an inflatable kayak and experience inflated thrills on Class II rapids.
Pacific Harbour
Located on southern Viti Levu. It’s your daily departure point to the Shark Reef Marine Reserve — dedicated to shark protection.
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