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Fiji Shark Studies 

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Fiji has some of the friendliest people in the world. It also has the friendliest sharks in the world. Contrary to myth, sharks are actually gentle and beautiful creatures. Nothing compares to seeing bulls, tigers and lemons in their natural habitats. Which is exactly what you do in Pacific Harbour, on Viti Levu — home base for this hands-on dive and research experience. Viti Levu is Fiji’s largest island.

Pacific Harbour also faces out into the Beqa Lagoon and Beqa Island (pronounced Bega). On Beqa all of your roads lead to shark exploration. Beqa Dive Adventures takes you to a dive site where sharks gather. Bring an underwater calculator if you have one because it’s not a question of if you’ll see sharks, but rather, how many. Beqa is also home to the Rukua village, where villagers are ready to welcome you to their home.

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“This was the best trip I have ever been on! Diving with the bull sharks is an unbelievable experience.” — Patrick Goebel, Independence, OH

The Luva River, or Wainikoroiluva to be precise, is in the Namosi Valley on Viti Levu. Waterfalls flow into swirling pools of Class II rapids. The color green is overused in a good way. Yellow breasted musk parrots and other tropical birds are perched in the trees. Hop into your inflatable kayak and don’t look back.

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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 once believed in a Shark God. You may too after 22 days of observing, studying and researching these amazing creatures up close.

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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.

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Luva River
A playful river in the Namosi Valley. Hop in an inflatable kayak and experience inflated thrills on Class II rapids.

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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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