Tiputa Pass
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Tiputa Pass is a strait in the northwest portion of Rangiroa lagoon in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia, joining the lagoon to the open ocean. There are only two such passes in Rangiroa, the second one being Avatoru Pass. Tiputa Pass separates the villages of Avatoru and Tiputa.Pacific Magazine - [https://web.archive.org/web/20080907064434/http://www.pacificmagazine.net/issue/2002/05/01/rangiroas-world-of-treasure "Rangiroa's World of Treasure"]
Scuba diving
Tiputa Pass is a well-known scuba-diving destination.[http://scubaworld-scubaworldtv.blogspot.com/2007/07/worlds-best-dive-sites-2-tiputa-pass-in.html "Worlds Best Dive Sites #2 - Tiputa Pass In Rangiroa"] During the austral summer (December to March), great hammerhead sharks and manta rays are present in the area.[http://www.tahiti.com/english-version/about-tahiti/gen-resources/diving-rangiroa.html Diving Rangiroa] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213122745/http://www.tahiti.com/english-version/about-tahiti/gen-resources/diving-rangiroa.html |date=December 13, 2007 }}
