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Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
Shark Bay
Shark Bay in Wellington offers Southern Ocean swimming with cold, clear New Zealand waters and dramatic coastal scenery for advanced swimmers. This exposed bay requires strong swimming ability and comfort with cold water temperatures year-round. Check tide times carefully and always swim when conditions are calm, as this bay can develop significant swells.
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Details
- Location
- Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
- Type
- ocean
- Difficulty
- advanced
- Coordinates
- -41.3031, 174.8176